Tri-Nation Football Tournament: India emerged victorious over Kyrgyz Republic in an exciting match of the Hero Tri-Nation Football Tournament on March 20th. The game was held at Khuman Lampak Sports Complex in Imphal, Manipur. With Sandesh Jhingan and Sunil Chhetri scoring two impressive goals, India won the Tri-Nation Friendly trophy with a 2-0 scoreline.
India defeats higher-ranked Kyrgyz Republic
Earlier, India had defeated Myanmar with a score of 1-0. Despite knowing that a draw would have been sufficient to win the trophy, Indian coach, Igor Stimac, promised to play an attacking game, and he delivered on that promise. Stadium was packed with 29,000 fans who constantly cheered upon the team.
India’s performance in this round of fixtures has been impressive, winning five consecutive home matches. Myanmar, ranked 159th in the world, was a relatively easy opponent, while the Kyrgyz Republic, ranked 94th, was expected to pose more of a challenge. However, India was largely in control of the game and emerged victorious without facing too many difficulties. This is a improvement from their 1-2 loss to the Kyrgyz Republic in 2018. Under coach Igor Stimac’s guidance, India has developed into a more cohesive and formidable team.
Photos from Tri Nation Football Tournament
The stadium erupted in cheers and chants of “Chhetri, Chhetri” as the captain executed his one-step routine perfectly. During this international window, both Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi only have scored more goals. In the match, India’s captain scored his 85th goal for his country.
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