Defending champions beat Syria in a cliffhanger to win the Nehru Cup Football tournament for the second successive time in a row. India won the match 5-4 in the penalty shootouts. Goalkeeper Subroto Paul saved three penalties in the penalty shootouts and was declared “Man of the Match”. Skipper Bhaichung Bhutia was adjudged “Man [...]
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India have retained the Nehru Cup with a penalty shootout victory over Syria on Monday at Ambedkar Stadium, New Delhi.
After 120 minutes of open play ended in a 1-1 scoreline, the Indians held their nerve from the spot to emerge worthy winners.
For India, Climax Lawrence, Sunil Chhetri, Steven Dias, Anwar and Surkumar Singh were [...]
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December 28th, 2007
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The year 2007 will be remembered for Indian football breaking its long drought for an international title by claiming the Nehru Cup on home turf.For Indian football it was time to rejoice once again. As host, the nation won the Nehru Cup for the first time in New Delhi. The euphoria following the triumph [...]
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