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FIFA U-17 World Cup: Senegal beats Argentina 2-1 in their opening group game
Group C
In Group C, England thrashed New Caledonian 10-0.
Justin Obuavwoduos brace with an own goal from Wadra Hanye alongside a goal each from Reiss Russel Denny, Tyler Dibbling, Josh Acheampong, Samuel Amo-Ameyaw, Nwaneri Ethan, Murray-Campbell Harrison and Finley McAllister made the day a horrible one for New Caledonia. 7 different scorers and 8 different assisters made the day a great one for Greg Lincolns boys.
Brazil was shocked by Iran in the other game of the group after the underdogs came from 2 goals down to beat the 4 times champions 3-2 in Jakarta, at the Jakarta International Stadium.
Two first-half goals from Vasco forward Rayan Vitor and an own goal from Abolfazl Zamani gave Brazil a convincing lead in the first half.
Three second-half goals from Yaghoob Barajeh Kasra Taheri and Esmaeil Gholizadeh ensured a huge upset in Jakarta.
Wadra Hanye's own goal and two goals apiece from Reiss round out Justin Obuavwoduo's double. New Caledonia had a terrible day thanks to Russell Denny, Tyler Dibbling, Josh Acheampong, Samuel Amo-Ameyaw, Nwaneri Ethan, Murray-Campbell Harrison, and Finley McAllister. The day was excellent for Greg Lincoln's boys, with seven different scorers and eight different assisters.
Iran stunned Brazil in the other group match, defeating the four-time champions 3-2 in Jakarta at the Jakarta International Stadium despite trailing by two goals at halftime.
The results come as a shock considering the pedigree of the two teams at the U-17 World Cup.
Group D
FIFA U-17 World Cup: In their first group match, Senegal defeats Argentina 2-1.
Japan beat Poland 1-0 through the 16-year-old Rento Takaokas 76th-minute strike.
Tyler Dibbling, Josh Acheampong, Samuel Amo-Ameyaw, Nwaneri Ethan, Murray-Campbell Harrison and Finley McAllister made the day a horrible one for New Caledonia.
In the other game of Group D, Amara Dioufs first-half brace ensured
Senegal defeated Argentina 2-1 at the Si Jalaka Harupat Stadium in Bandung. Augustine Rubertos 96th-minute strike was just a consolation for Argentina.
Senegal tops the group with 3 points followed by Japan in second place with 3 points.
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