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India off to winning start in SAARC Tournament

India U-14 opened their campaign in the U-14 SAARC Tournament with a 2-1 victory over Afghanistan at the Tokinosumika Sports Centre in Shizuka. Striker Krishna Pandit scored the goals in the first half.   

Pandit opened the scoring immediately after kick-off. The goal scored in the 30th second stays the fastest goal in the Tournament so far. Krishna followed a, Amey Ranawade pass and chipped it over the rival goalkeeper.

The second goal came in the 5th minute off a set-piece movement. Ranawade made a run on right wing and his cross was directed into the net by Krishna.

Afghanistan pulled a goal back in injury time.
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