Sat, 02 Dec 2023

JAKARTA, Nov. 16 (Xinhua) -- Host Indonesia lost to Morocco 3-1 in Group A of the U-17 FIFA World Cup on Thursday.

Held in the Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium in East Java province, the game saw Indonesia manage a total of 10 shots, compared to Morocco's 28. With two draws and one loss, Indonesia currently ranks third in the group.

In the other Group A match, one goal during the second half helped Panama earn a 1-1 draw with Ecuador in the Manahan Stadium in Central Java.

Morocco is the leader of the group with six points, while Ecuador ranks second with five points.

Meanwhile, in Group B matches, Canada lost to Mali 5-1, while Uzbekistan surprisingly drew against Spain 2-2. Spain now leads the group, while Mali ranks second.

The group stage of the tournament will run through Saturday.

More South America News

Access More

Sign up for South America News

a daily newsletter full of things to discuss over drinks.and the great thing is that it's on the house!