Intercontinental Cup 2023: India begins campaign with win v/s Mongolia- Highlights

30'- Cooling break, a much needed one for Mongolia

While the cooling break is much needed for the likes of Mongolia, the Indians might just be a bit irked as their glorious rhythm is broken, even for a bit. Let's see if the second part of the first half will spell progress for Mongolia or not.

25'- India maintaining dominance

The frontline, including the full backs, are doing excellent work in applying pressure on the Mongolia as the men in white seem all nerves.

14'- Chhangte doubles the lead for India!

Anirudh Thapa being in the thick of things again! The Chennaiyin FC curls in the ball from the corner as a towering Jhingan gets it right on target with a thumping header. However the attempt was promptly blocked by an opposition player. The rebound then was toe-poked in the goal by Lallianzuala Chhangte.

IND 2-0 MNG

11'- Apuia's shot goes over

Great move from India. Udanta picks up the ball well as he plays an oncoming Nikhil Poojary through, who then cuts it back for Apuia. Unfortunately, the youngster's shot had a bit too much on it as it goes over the goal.

9'- Mongolia making slow inquiries into the Indian box

The men in white are slowly trying to penetrate the final third and enter the Indian box more often as the likes of Anwar Ali and Sandesh Jhingan thwart the attempts.

2'- GOALLLLL

What a great start from India! Great overhead ball from Anwar Ali to Anirudh Thapa on the right flank, who puts in the ball inside the box. The pass is just behind Sunil Chhetri but Sahal Abdul Samad was right there to drive it in the goal!

IND 1-0 MNG

KICKOFF!

India's Hero Intercontinental Cup 2023 campaign begins.

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Mongolia's starting XI