Group C games of the on going FIFA U17 World Cup have been played and England started on a great note after their victory over New Caledonia.
Denny got England's first goal of the competition from the penalty spot just 17 minutes into the game. Oboavwoduo doubled England's lead in the 31st minute while Dibling made it 0-3 six minute later. Acheampong Scored England's 4th goal in the dead minute of the first half. New Caledonia couldn't handle the Firepower of England as they conceded another goal in the 52nd minute to change the goals to 0-5 from Amo-Ameyaw. Oboavwoduo got his second goal for England in the 58th minute to make it 0-6.Nigerian born striker Nwaneri also scored a goal to make it 0-7 in the 79th minute but Hanye's own goal gave England 8 goals lead. Murray-Campbell's 86th minute strike coupled with McAllister's stoppage time goal settled the game at 0-10 win for England. Although Alebate's Red Card early in the second half could be seen as one of the reasons New Caledonia lost woefully but England played like their teachers, hence there was no way they could have turned things around.
Brazil Team got the shock of their lives after narrowly losing to Iran in Indonesia. Brazil's Rayan opened scoring for the South Americans in the 29th minute to give Brazil the lead. Brazil's second goal on the stroke of halftime came from Zamani's own goal to secure the half for the Brazilians, cruising into the second half with 2-0 lead. Iran's Barajeh reduced the deficit for Iran in the 55th minute of the second half to make it 2-1. Iran never lost hope with their fighting spirit that produced the leveler in the 70th minute from Super substitute Taheri's goal, which changed the scoreline to 2-2. Iran's early second half substitution seemed to pay off with Gholizadeh's goal in the 74th minute that turned the game to 2-3 in favour of Iran. Defending Champions Brazil were shut out of getting back into the game with perfect defending by Iran. Iran's comeback from 2 goals down secured a win for the Asian side.
England are leading Group C table by 3 points just as Iran but with their massive goals difference, they are the Team to beat. Defending Champions Brazil started with a loss, how far can they go in the this Tournament? Share your thoughts.