(Source: AP)“Ladies and gentlemen, today’s estimated attendance is 46,300,” said the stadium announcer towards the end of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Group A match between India and the USA. One couldn’t blame them, traffic was a nightmare outside the stadium before the match started and basic amenities like water bottles were scarce inside it. India started the match on a defensive note. That this Indian team would be no match for USA was common knowledge. A physical and tactical gulf between India and the top sides in the world is a reality and this match is an example.

Source: Indian Express October 06, 2017 16:35 UTC