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AFC U17 Asian Cup Qualifiers: The India U-17 men's team started its campaign in Group D of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Qualifiers in style, thrashing Brunei Darussalam 13-0 in their opening match at the Chonburi Stadium here on Wednesday.

India’s assault started right from the first whistle as the Blue Colts dominated the ball and constantly pressured an inexperienced Brunei in the right areas. They took the lead in the eighth minute, Vishal Yadav entering the box from the right and slotting it in to give India a deserved lead. The goal had been coming, and in truth, India could have been out of sight in the first 10. It didn’t matter, though, because soon enough, the chances and goals flew unabated.

In the 24th minute, Md Arbash doubled the lead, winning and then successfully converting a penalty. Five minutes later, Arbash turned provider when Brunei failed to deal with his corner at the near post. Vishal Yadav duly put away the loose ball into the net to give India a three-goal cushion.