India U-16 team hold Manchester United 3-3

London, Sep 10 (PTI) The India under-16 side bounced back from their 1-2 defeat to Everton to hold Manchester United 3-3 here Tuesday night.

Malswamfela opened the scoring for India in the fifth
minute. The hosts pumped in two goals soon after before
Malswamfela added his second of the night in the 53rd.

The Indian juniors were not overawed by the situation
despite facing one of the best youth sides in the world.

Manchester United colts went ahead a second time after
converting a penalty but India were not to be outdone.

Narayana Menon's wards braved heavy underfoot conditions
due to overnight rains and managed to draw parity following
some sustained pressure.

Lalrindika found the equaliser in the 70th minute from
a goalmouth melee.

The India under-16 team, which has qualified for the
A.F.C. under-16 Championship in Uzbekistan, was on a nine-day
trip to England for a preparatory camp.

Speaking to A.I.F.F.com coach Menon expressed
satisfaction with his boys' performance and felt playing in
European conditions against tough opponents has helped the
team gain a lot of experience ahead of the A.F.C.
Championship. PTI RSM