After a disappointing first match in the 43rd Asian Schools’ Football Boys Championship, Sri Lanka U19 thumped India while drawing against Hong Kong.
Sri Lanka thumped India 4-0 yesterday while they drew against Hong Kong 2-2 today.
Dilip Peiris, Naveen Jude and Anjana Wickramasingha scored in the first half for Sri Lanka against India while Sunthararaj Niresh added the fourth in the second half. Akhil Fernando replaced Niresh for the final quarter of an hour.
In the match against Hong Kong an injury time penalty broke the Lankan hearts. Hong Kong scored the first but Sri Lanka took the lead from a brace by Afam Akram. Afam Akram who was red carded redeemed himself to score two brilliant goals. However Sri Lanka gave away a 92nd minute penalty as they equalized.
