AIFF team lose by narrow margin

SHILLONG: Hosts Frenz Untied Malaysia A rode on a second half goal to edge the All India Football Federation’s U-16 Kalyani Regional Academy 1-0 in a Group A encounter at the Asian Champions Trophy in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.
A good spell of play by the locals in the first 15 minutes following the restart was enough to score the only goal of the match, which came through Najib Abdullah.
Full back Jerry Lalrinzuala’s runs down the flank kept Frenz United on tenterhooks.
Nijwm Muchahary had a good opportunity from one of the AIFF’s attacks in the first half; sidestepping the rival goalkeeper the striker then committed an error with his final shot, which went over the crossbar.
The Indian team went closer in the 73rd minute when Nuruddin’s shot on goal brushed the goalkeeper’s fingertips and stayed out and again in stoppage time with the keeper saving another Nuruddin shot.
The AIFF boys now have a bit of a rest and will next play Frenz United Indonesia on May 24. The match will be broadcast live on DD Sports, the Federation said.