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Intercontinental Cup: India goes down to Syria in title decider- Highlights
India suffered a defeat against Syria in the title-deciding game of the Intercontinental Cup.
India vs Syria in the Intercontinental Cup
India and Syria competed for the Intercontinental Cup 2024 trophy in the third and final game of the tournament at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium in Hyderabad on Monday, September 9, 2024, at 19:30 IST.
India, who started with a 0-0 draw against Mauritius on Tuesday, are aiming for their second consecutive Intercontinental Cup and third overall.
Syria defeated Mauritius 2-0 on Friday, giving them a slight advantage heading into the final game, as they only need a draw to secure the trophy.
Syria claimed the Intercontinental Cup title with a commanding 3-0 victory over India.
The match began with Syria taking an early lead, and despite India's efforts to equalize, they struggled to break down the Syrian defense.
A crucial moment came when Khaled Kourdoghli of Syria was stretchered off due to injury.
Syria capitalized on this, with Daleho Mohsen Irandust adding a second goal.
India had chances, including a long-range effort from Mahesh Naorem and a disallowed goal by Liston Colaco.
In the dying seconds, Syria scored again to seal their win.
As it happened:
Live Updates
- 9 Sep 2024 3:10 PM GMT
48' Corner for India!
Corner for India! Chhangte delivers the ball into the box, and Sandesh Jhingan rises to meet it, but he can't connect cleanly. A missed opportunity for India as they continue to push for an equalizer.
- 9 Sep 2024 3:04 PM GMT
Second half begins!
We're back for the second half! India is trailing 1-0 and will be looking to come out strong to turn the game around. Can they find an equalizer and shift the momentum?
Let's take a look at the first half stats:
- 9 Sep 2024 2:49 PM GMT
Half time!
Syria leads 1-0 as the teams head into the break. India has had a few promising moments, including two free kicks, but they’ve struggled to break down the Syrian defense. Plenty to play for in the second half as India looks to mount a comeback. Stay tuned for more updates!
- 9 Sep 2024 2:49 PM GMT
47' Freekick for India!
Another free kick for India, this time from a promising position! Lallianzuala Chhangte delivers a well-placed ball, and Manvir Singh manages to get a touch, but Syria's defense stands strong with a crucial block. India is still pushing for that equalizer as we head towards halftime.
- 9 Sep 2024 2:42 PM GMT
41' India struggling!
As we approach the half-time mark, India is struggling to find their rhythm. Syria's early goal still separates the two teams, and India is finding it difficult to break through the defense. They'll need to regroup quickly if they want to turn things around.
- 9 Sep 2024 2:35 PM GMT
32' Freekick for India!
Free kick for India! Anwar Ali steps up to take it, but his shot is blocked by the Syrian wall. India continues to press as they search for an equalizer.
- 9 Sep 2024 2:34 PM GMT
32': India 0-1 Syria, Irandust gets a yellow!
Irandust brings down the Indian player and earns a yellow for his tactical foul.
The resulting freekick is cleared away quite easily by the Syrian defenders.
- 9 Sep 2024 2:30 PM GMT
28': India 0-1 Syria, Chhangte heads it over!
Once again, India attack well from the left, and Subhasish plays in an inviting cross and Chhangte heads it wide of the goal.
India have looked much better in the last five minutes and this is exactly what Manolo would want them to do more.
- 9 Sep 2024 2:28 PM GMT
26': India 0-1 Syria, Much better from India!
India finally show some attacking intent with a good cross played from the left side, but the Syrian goalkeeper was equal to the task and collected it without any fuss.
This is what India should try and do more of by playing out of the Syrian press and putting the ball in the box.
- 9 Sep 2024 2:26 PM GMT
24': India 0-1 Syria, Delightful from Alaswad!
Alaswad floors two Indian defenders and glided into the Indian box and his cutback was met with a powerful shot by the attacker but India managed to block it and the resulting shot was wayward!
All Syria at the moment. Manolo Marques, the Indian head coach is not at all happy and the Indian dugout looks forlorn.
