"Four goals against Asia's best" - Twitter laud India's outing against Japan in AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2023

Published at :June 24, 2023 at 2:39 AM

Modified at :June 24, 2023 at 2:39 AM

India lost the AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2023 game 8-4.

The highly anticipated AFC U-17 Asian Cup match between India U-17 and Japan U-17 took place today, leaving football fans on the edge of their seats. The thrilling encounter saw Japan emerge victorious with an 8-4 scoreline.

While Japan dominated the first half by scoring three goals, the Indian team showed great resilience in the second half, managing to score four. However, they went on to concede another five.

Let's take a look at how Twitter users have been expressing their thoughts and opinions about the match.

Hailing India's fighting spirit

Indian fans flooded Twitter with messages of appreciation and congratulations for the Indian U-17 team despite the defeat. Many praised the team's tenacity and spirit, highlighting the fact that they didn't back down against one of the strongest teams in the tournament. Supporters expressed their pride in the team's performance and lauded their potential for future success. Here are a few tweets that capture the optimistic sentiment:

https://twitter.com/Itss_Utsav/status/1672245400823283717?t=_TxZjOqsDqPsmXTz_RImLw&s=19

https://twitter.com/2304Satts/status/1672249318659555328?t=SVVkobkHxrF4JXsYiLLKaA&s=19

https://twitter.com/im_akshat1812/status/1672247811944103937?t=J2hzw5yo2Q1xHNnRUQvObA&s=19

https://twitter.com/samking1406/status/1672248855772168198?t=TEhPkgSkGMh_68XHMpRXZA&s=19

Addressing defensive errors

While many Indian fans celebrated the team's performance, others voiced their concerns about defensive errors that resulted in conceding eight goals. These fans highlighted the need for improvement in defensive strategies and emphasized the impact such errors had on the final score. Here are a few tweets reflecting these concerns:

https://twitter.com/mayank_horo/status/1672246038101659655?t=KuXqYUWLHfwrERljYWLRPA&s=19

https://twitter.com/jishnu9748/status/1672246335880437763?t=I3KNQlKazY446McETCNolA&s=19

https://twitter.com/KahutoYeptho/status/1672249426453352449?t=9Cn_XuIwrAICRHNCcwDSew&s=19

Queries about previous fixtures

Some Twitter users raised questions about India's performance in the matches against Vietnam and Uzbekistan, as they didn't exhibit the same level of gameplay as they did against Japan. These tweets highlight the contrasting performances:

https://twitter.com/Xtreme1ndian/status/1672250746669248513?t=VPvFyiBj3YayqWqbc-R-TQ&s=19

https://twitter.com/srijitbhowmick_/status/1672250408440582144?t=-PKtu226BnQkB_KTCH3s0Q&s=19

https://twitter.com/Mrinmoy_Roy2003/status/1672247717836505088?t=hx0rUZiEu9Dg224ZrzCQNQ&s=19

https://twitter.com/mayank_horo/status/1672246038101659655?t=XLu4lbhf6nqLbpSPXNMupw&s=19

The India U-17 vs Japan U-17 match in the AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2023 stirred a range of emotions among Indian football fans on Twitter. Indian fans celebrated the team's fighting spirit and showed optimism for the future. While defensive errors were noted as areas for improvement, the overall performance against Japan showcased the potential of the Indian team.