In the ongoing FIFA-Under 17 Football World Cup, Brazil take on Honduras while Italy play against Uruguay in Ras Al Kheimah today. Host nation UAE will face Slovakia while Ivory Coast will be pitted against New Zealand in Abu Dhabi.Defending champions Mexico have kept their hopes alive for a quarter final berth after defeating Iraq 3-1 at Al Ain yesterday. Alejandro Diaz, Jose AlManza and Ulyses Rivas scored the goals for Mexico while the lone goal for Iraq came from Sherko Kareem. In another match, Sweden was held to a 3-3 draw by a resurgent Nigerian team.In a thrilling encounter full of ups and downs in Dubai, Argentina defeated Austria 3-2. The match was level at 2-2 till the 88th minute when Leonardo Suarez slammed the winner for Argentina. In another match, Canada continued its run of drawn matches as they ended up 1-1 against Iran.
News On AIR | October 23, 2013 9:43 AM
FIFA U-17: Defending champs Mexico beat Iraq; hopes alive for berth in quarters