There is a great news for Indian football fans ahead of their World Cup qualifiers, India stunned Qatar 2-1 in an international football friendly in one of the most memorable victories by the country over a top Asian side on Sunday.
After reaching the Asian cup football tournament this is a great boost for not only Indian football team but also for the new coach. This football friendly match was played at Doha, so, beating Qatar at their home soil makes it even more special.
Sunil Chhetri put India ahead in the 16th minute when he converted a penalty kick before Sushil Kumar Singh struck in the 73rd minute at the Al Sadd Stadium. Qatar scorred a goal in 74th minute through Ibrahim Khalfan.
India had not beaten a top Asian side for a long time and it would boost new coach Armando Colaco's side ahead of their double-leg World Cup qualifiers against United Arab Emirates at Al Ain near Dubai on July 23 and in New Delhi on July 28.
Qatar are ranked 94th in the world and ninth in Asia while India are now at 147th at FIFA rankings.
Final Score:
India 2 (Sunil Chhetri – 16th; Sushil Singh – 73rd).
beat
Qatar 1 (Ibrahim Khalfan – 74th)
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