Old-school trick leads to India's goal vs Panama

Hindustan Times · sports

An old-school attacking tactic, involving a pass back and then a ball behind the defense, led to India's opening goal against Panama. Player of the match Ryan Williams scored in the 41st minute after receiving the ball from Akash Mishra, who delivered a precise pass despite not being known for his strong right foot. This strategy, practiced in training, proved effective against a World Cup team. The 1-1 draw against the 44th-ranked Panama is considered a significant result for the 138th-ranked Indian men's senior national football team.