Hosts Russia defeated India U-19 3-0 n their first match of the Granatkin Memorial tournament on Tuesday at the Petrovsky Stadium.
The colts will now face Moldova in their second group game on June 6.
Prabhsukhan Gill started in between the sticks for Floyd Pinto's team. Jitendra Singh led the defence which was flanked by Shabas Ahammed and Akash Mishra and screened by Jeakson Singh and Ricky Shabong. Sanjeev Stalin and Ninthoi Meetei occupied the left and right flanks respectively. Rohit Danu started up front.
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With a high block, the hosts took the game to India right from the off.