AHMEDABAD: At the same time as their seniors have struggled for achievement of late, the nation’s U-17 boys wrote a well-known chapter, sealing qualification for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia. The grade got here on the dint of inflicting a 2-1 defeat to an previous rival, Iran, by defending resolutely and protecting the aggressive guests at bay for greater than 40 minutes to edge the Asian giants within the final of the qualifiers right here.Go Past The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Seven minutes into the second half with the sport tied 1-1, defender Korou Konthoujam launched a excessive ball into the other half. Iranian defender Amirmahan Afrooziani’s try to attach with it failed, and as he fell down, India midfielder Gunleiba Wangkheirakpam, lurking on the left flank, took two touches earlier than unleashing a fierce shot that took the deflection of Mohammad Ali Rahnama earlier than touchdown within the Iranian objective. The objective sparked wild, delirious celebrations on the Indian bench, and Gunleiba was cautioned for his shirtless celebration.India nonetheless wanted to maintain Iran at bay for greater than 40 minutes, they usually defended with composure and uncommon resoluteness. Each ball launched into the Indian field was cleared first time.