South Africa’s U15 national team failed to turn their lead into victory after going down 2-1 to Kosovo in their second match of the inaugural FIFA U15 Boys World Cup and Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Sunday.
In the opening match, Selekedi Mogale’s charges thumped the Maldives U15 8-0 in a one-sided affair.
The win against the Maldives saw different goalscorers in the tie with Tshiamo Mashishi grabbing a brace while Keanu Moses, Bohlale Finger, Reatlegile Mosimane, Lesedi Hlalele, Tumelo Moerane and Inganathi Saliwa all recording their names on the scoresheet.
On Sunday, Hlalele had given South Africa the lead but Kosovo came out strong in the second period to get all mximum.
Mogale’s team still have a chance to bounce back from their defeat when they take on Anguilla later this afternoon at 17h30 SA Time.
They play their two final group stage games on Monday against Estonia (09h30 SA Time) and France (16h15 SA Time).