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Intercontinental Cup 2023: India beats Vanuatu, qualifies for final - Highlights
Sunil Chhetri scored the only goal.
Sunil Chhetri dedicates his goal to his baby (Image via AIFF)
India goes top of the table after beating Vanuatu. Vanuatu played a high spirited game and they defended really well till the 80th minute. Sunil Chhetri was the right man at the right moment he found the net and dedicated the goal to his soon to be born baby.
Vanuatu defence stood tall, especially the captain Brian was an absolute tank in-front of the goal. The attacking line of India played really well however was unable to finish off the chances they created.
As it happened:
Live Updates
- 12 Jun 2023 1:42 PM GMT
Starting 11 of Vanuatu!
Starting 11: Massing Kalotang, Brian Kaltack (Captain), Timothy Loic Messeck Boulet, Jason Thomas, John Well Wohale, Claude Aru, Alex Saniel, Azariah Soromon, Jonathan Spokey Jack, Michel Coulon, Godin Tenene.
Substitutes: Lency Philip, Jordy Tasip, Joe Moses, Selwyn Vatu, Jean Pierre Taussi, Anthony Taiwia, James Chilia, Lee Taiwia
- 12 Jun 2023 1:05 PM GMT
Vanuatu head coach Etienne Mermer is all praises about the facilities in Odisha !
Vanuatu head coach Etienne Mermer: "It's an outstanding stadium here. It's a new experience for the boys to play on such pitches. We don't have facilities like these back in Vanuatu. We're really enjoying here."
Kalinga Stadium (Image AIFF) - 12 Jun 2023 12:42 PM GMT
India needs a win!
The top two teams will qualify for the finals. India needs a win today to increase the chances of qualifying.
- 12 Jun 2023 12:36 PM GMT
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Welcome to the LIVE blog of the game between India and Vanuatu.
