AFC U17 Asian Cup: Defensive lapses, missed chances cost India in 0-4 loss to Australia

JEDDAH (SAUDI ARABIA): (May 6) Defensive errors and lapses at crucial moments proved costly as India endured a difficult start to their Under-17 AFC Asian Cup campaign, suffering a 0-4 defeat to Australia here on Wednesday.

Australia struck early and never let India settle. Luke Becvinovski (4th minute) opened the scoring, finishing from close range after being set up by Archie Mitchell, as India were caught napping inside the box.

India did show some early attacking intent, with Gunleiba Wangkheirakpam and Mohamed Bin going close around the sixth and 24th minutes, but lacked the finishing touch.