FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 Live, India vs Colombia: Match Between India And Colombia Kicks Off

The longingness to be noticed will again be the main driving force for India as they brace up to face another mighty opponents in Colombia in the FIFA U-17 World Cup here on Monday. In the country's maiden appearance in any World Cup game, India got a taste of the cut-throat world of international football as they were blanked 3-0 by USA in the tournament's opening night at a nearly packed Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. India showed heart but lacked in skill and quality against a much superior United States of America. And a similar task awaits the host nation as well. 

Live Updates Between India vs Colombia U-17 Football World Cup from New Delhi

20:11 IST: Columbia attacking from the right flank but India have so far been able to keep them away from their box.

20:08 IST: India have hardly had the ball in the opening minutes of the game. 

20:06 IST: Colombia are playing possession football at the moment. Not letting the ball go off easily. India are playing the catching up game.

20:03 IST: Colombia take the first shot at goal but it is well off target.

20:02 IST: Colombia start off by taking early possession.

20:00 IST: Bright yellow for Colombia and India playing in light blue.

19:58 IST: It is time for the national anthems.

The boys are out. National anthem time at the JLN Stadium #BackTheBlue #FIFAU17WC #INDvCOL pic.twitter.com/elkO2UFTuh

— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) October 9, 2017

19:54 IST: We are just minutes away from the kick-off. 

The stage is set. #BackTheBlue #FIFAU17WC pic.twitter.com/cWWlqskdGU

- Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) October 9, 2017

19:35 IST: India have made four changes and hopefully it will work for the home side.

19:32 IST: Jitendra Singh, Suresh Wangjam and Aniket Jadhav who were part of the first match doesn't find a place in the playing eleven. Namit Deshpande, Jeakson Thounaojam and Rahim Ali along with Boris will be seen playing for the home team today against Colombia.

19:29 IST: The move which has taken many by surprise is to bench Komal Thatal, who was India's best player in the last match.

19:20 IST: Colombia XI: Kevin Mier (GK), Andres Cifuentes, Guillermo Tegue, Thomas Gutierrez(C), Leandro Campaz, Luis Lopez, Juan Penaloza, Yadir Meneses, Gustavo Carvajal, Fabian Angel, Deyman Cortes

19:18 IST: With that win, USA are almost assured of a place in the next round. Now the fight is between India, Ghana and Colombia for the second spot.

19:16 IST: In the earlier match today, Ghana went down fighting against USA.  Ayo Akinola scored the lone goal of the match.

19:12 IST: If India can pull off an unlikely victory, they will still be in contention for a spot in the next round.

19:08 IST: Both India and Colombia are yet to get off the mark, having lost their opening matches but India are placed last in the points table, courtesy goal difference.

19:05 IST: This probably will be India's best chance to make an impact in the tournament. Colombia have not quite got off to the start that they would have liked, having lost their first match against Ghana 1-0 and would be looking to make up for that defeat.

19:00 IST: Here is a look at the starting eleven of the Indian team.

U17 Staring XI U17#BackTheBlue #FIFAU17WC #INDvCOL pic.twitter.com/KyEOJ7YxR5

— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) October 9, 2017

18:58 IST: Hopefully the Indians can put up a better show. The fans will be expecting the same from their team.

Fans gather around near the stadium before they enter the JLN Stadium #BackTheBlue #FIFAU17WC #INDvCOL pic.twitter.com/5KrptolFRg

— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) October 9, 2017

18:57 IST: Just like the first match, there will be a lot of support for the home team.

2/2 Fans get the tricolour painted on to their faces #BackTheBlue #FIFAU17WC #INDvCOL pic.twitter.com/GmoG3lHXmY

— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) October 9, 2017

18:56 IST: Right-back Boris Thangjam after serving his suspension will be available for today's match with Rahul Kannoly likely to make way for him.

18:51 IST: Midfielder Komal Thatal, the best Indian insight on Friday against USA, wasted a chance in the second half when his lob was off target. India need to find the target if they have to entertain any hopes of going any further in the tournament.

18:50 IST: India improved their forward play after going down but despite some good passing, failed to find the killer ball. Hopefully the Indians can turn things around today.

18:46 IST: There is already a buzz around the stadium.

1/2 Fans get the tricolour painted on to their faces #BackTheBlue #FIFAU17WC #INDvCOL pic.twitter.com/LbfGB0pLpA

— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) October 9, 2017

18:45 IST: As wishes pour in for the Indian team, here is a special mention.

. @rashtrapatibhvn Ram Nath Kovind ji wishes all the 24 nations with an extra slice for our colts. #BackTheBlue #FIFAU17WC #INDvCOL pic.twitter.com/QHzRo2sv9j

— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) October 9, 2017

18:43 IST: Fans are turning up in huge numbers to support the India Colts at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi.

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium is about to turn blue. #BackTheBlue #FIFAU17WC #INDvCOL pic.twitter.com/SSA79YEckE

— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) October 9, 2017

18:42 IST: The Indians showed a lot of heart in the last match against USA but went down 0-3 at the end. There are a lot positives that the Men in Blue can take from their earlier match.

18:40 IST: Hello and welcome to the match between India and Colombia, straight from New Delhi.

Midfield lynchpin Suresh Singh felt India would need to improve their final pass, but an improvement in department would not be enough against Colombia's all-round superiority. The hosts would like to take some inspiration from Niger, another World Cup debutants, who kicked off their campaign in the tournament with a win over North Korea last night. If the African nation can, so can the Indians. Though it is easier said than done.