Pakistan beat India in AFC U-19 qualifier

OUR STAFF REPORTER ISLAMABAD - Pakistan beat archrivals India 2-1 in a thrilling AFC Under-19 qualifiers played at the Takhti Stadium, Iran, on Tuesday evening. The Group 'C' clash between the two sides for the 2012 AFC Under-19 Championship qualifiers was for nothing but pride after Pakistan and India failed to finish in top two that would have been guaranteed a spot in next year's main championship. Bilawal-ur-Rehman was the hero for Pakistan, as he scored both the goals. In the first half, both the teams find it very difficult to adjust the sluggish ground conditions. Pakistan adjusted better and rode on a brace from Bilawal-ur-Rehman, to beat India 2-1. Bilawal scored his first goal in the 32nd minute and then in the 43rd minute on a direct free kick from outside the box. India pulled one back in the 55th minute through Johnnychand.

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