India U17 beat Singapore U17 4-2 at Kuala Lumpur Stadium in AFC U17 Asian Cup 2027 qualifier
On November 11, 2026, India U-17 defeated Singapore U-17 4-2 at the Kuala Lumpur Stadium in Malaysia in their opening match of Group E's second matchweek of the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers.
The match came after Singapore had earlier recorded a 6-0 win over Guam, and Singapore opened the scoring in Kuala Lumpur following a defensive error by Leo Thongbam. India levelled when captain Dallalmuon Gangte converted from close range, and a second-half penalty awarded after Hrishikesh fell in the box gave Gangte his second of the night. Singapore’s Ahmad Izzan struck twice from a set piece to briefly restore parity before Gangte completed a hat-trick and substitute Ristik Maity sealed a 4-2 victory for the Blue Colts.
The first goal arrived when Leo Thongbam failed to pick up Ahmad Izzan’s run, allowing Singapore to take a 1-0 lead. India responded quickly as Oinam delivered a precise long pass to Gangte that led to the equaliser. The penalty that made it 2-1 followed Hrishikesh falling in the area and was converted by Gangte to give India the lead.
Singapore levelled again through Ahmad Izzan, who scored twice from a set piece, and the game continued to swing in momentum. Gangte reacted to a rebound to complete his hat-trick and restore India’s advantage, before Maity, introduced as a substitute, added a fourth that put the result beyond Singapore’s reach. Felix and Sambay Thiyam were introduced in stoppage time but the report states they came on too late to influence the outcome.
Individual assessments included defensive and goalkeeping notes: the report says Shafi had to be alert following Leo’s error but could have committed to Ahmad’s shot earlier, and that Lawmsangzuala Sangnuntluanga produced a decent showing despite being criticized for not stemming Singapore’s first-half attacks. The young defender Leo Thongbam was specifically faulted for the mistake that led to Singapore’s opener, and Lalhunmawia was mentioned as having issues marking opponents on set pieces.
Player ratings listed in the match report included Mukundo Singh Ningthoujam – 6.5/10, with the text noting he controlled rhythm and tempo; Hrishikesh Charan Manavathi – 8/10, credited for earning the penalty; and Md. Sahir Ali – 6.5/10, who created chances but was substituted for Raj. The account also highlights a piece of skill from Doungel described as helping India win a penalty and contributing a precise cross that led to the Blue Colts' second goal.
The win moved India to second place in Group E, behind Palestine, who had won both of their fixtures so far, according to the match report.