The 2019 FIFA Under-17 World Cup got underway in Brazil last Saturday.The biennial international men’s youth football championship runs until November 17 and England are the reigning champions.However, the Three Lions can’t defend their title after being eliminated in the group stages at the 2019 UEFA European Under-17 Championship in the Republic of Ireland.One of the teams hoping to make an impact in Brazil over the coming weeks are Tajikistan, who find themselves in Group E alongside Cameroon, Spain and Argentina.The Asian team currently sit top of the group after the opening round of matches after recording a 1-0 victory over Cameroon in Cariacica. Spain and Argentina drew 0-0 in the group’s other game.

Sharifbek Rahmatov, who scored the winning goal from the penalty spot early in the second half, was quoted by FIFA.com as saying: "I’m very proud of my goal.

"Of course I was a bit nervous before taking it, but I focused on the ball and then just hit it. It went in, and the celebrations started."

The team’s coach, Zainidin Rahimo, added: "A surprise? Not in the slightest.

"We already showed what we were capable of against the big teams in the qualifiers, so we knew that we stood a chance here."

News of Tajikistan’s group-stage victory wouldn’t have made many headlines around the world, but they have gone viral on social media after producing a rather innovative free-kick routine.

With 10 minutes left on the clock, the Tajikistan youngsters attempted a move straight out off the training ground in an attempt to double their advantage - and it so nearly worked to perfection.

Watch it here…

Full marks to them for trying something a bit different.

If only the final header had been on target.

The clip has spread like wildfire across social media, with many people hailing the routine as genius.

Others, however, believe the move would have broken down much sooner had Cameroon’s defending not been so bad.

Either way, we love to see players - especially youngsters - showing such creativity in a competitive match.