Turkey were given an 18th-minute lead by striker Ahmed Kutucu through a headed goal which was neutralised in the 58th minute by New Zealand captain Max Mata. New Zealand came from a goal down to draw 1-1 against Turkey in the opening Group B match of the FIFA U-17 World Cup at the D Y Patil Stadium, in Navi Mumbai on Friday. Turkey were given an 18th-minute lead by striker Ahmed Kutucu through a headed goal which was neutralised in the 58th minute by New Zealand captain Max Mata. Turkey were fortunate not to concede a second goal when creative New Zealand medio Just hooked a left-footed shot on- the-run that hit the left post and rebounded into play. At the other end Turkey captain Kesgin's shot from well outside the penalty box was stopped by Clark.

Source: dna October 06, 2017 14:03 UTC