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India u19 edge out hosts Vanuatu to make winning start in OFC Development Tournament

Sunil Rathi's second-half strike earns India all three points in their campaign opener at Port Villa...

India U19 football team kicked off their campaign in the inaugural 2019 OFC Development Tournament with a 1-0 victory over hosts Vanuatu at Port Villa on Sunday.

A 78th minute strike from distance from Sumit Rathi was enough for the Indian Colts to bag all three points in the tournament opener.

Floyd Pinto’s team started the game on the front foot with Aman Chetri coming close with a double-effort as early as the third minute. The India attacker first rattled the post before forcing the Vanuatu custodian into an excellent save on the rebound.