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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 2:22 PM GMT
20': India 0-1 Syria, AL DALI MISSES A GOLDEN CHANCE TO MAKE IT 2-0!
Wow. Syria so easily carved the Indian defence open and Al Dali was one on one with the keeper but his shot goes wide of the goal!
India are very lucky to be trailing by just one goal so far. It could have very easily been 4-0 to Syria!
- 9 Sep 2024 2:20 PM GMT
18': India 0-1 Syria, Yellow card for Al Dali
Chhangte does well in winning the foul and the referee deems it a bookable offense and the first yellow card of the game is handed out.
India are slowly starting to string passes together, something that they were unable to do in the initial 15 minutes.
- 9 Sep 2024 2:17 PM GMT
15': India 0-1 Syria
It is all Syria in the opening fifteen minutes, and India have lacked composure and defensively have been very slow. Syria have passed better and have been much more aggressive and physical!
Can the Blue Tigers step things up in the upcoming minutes?
- 9 Sep 2024 2:13 PM GMT
12': India 0-1 Syria, SAVE BY GURPREET!
The defensive slackness continues from India as they once again failed to clear the ball away and Gurpreet was forced to make a good save to keep the scoreline to 1-0!
Syria are looking more and more ominous now.
- 9 Sep 2024 2:11 PM GMT
10': India 0-1 Syria, SYRIA HIT THE BAR! ALMOST 2-0!
Syria are outplaying India at the moment and they almost make it 2-0, but thanks to the crossbar, it stays 1-0!
India have been very passive and need to get going soon!
- 9 Sep 2024 2:09 PM GMT
7': India 0-1 Syria, GOAL FOR SYRIA! AL ASWAD PUTS SYRIA IN TO THE LEAD!
Very poor defensive work from India, as they failed to clear the ball and Al Aswad pounced on the loose ball to smash it into the top of the net!
Gurpreet had no chance against that shot. Syria take a well deserved lead, being the better side since kickoff!
- 9 Sep 2024 2:06 PM GMT
5': India 0-0 Syria, good high-pressing from Syria
The Syrians have been moving the ball around well in the first five minutes and even when they lose it, they have counter-pressed diligently to win it back.
India, so far, have been unable to stomp their footing on the match.
- 9 Sep 2024 2:04 PM GMT
2': India 0-0 Syria, cautious start from both sides!
Syria have more possession in these opening minutes, but India have been keeping their shape well defensively.
- 9 Sep 2024 2:02 PM GMT
India in all blue, Syria in all white!
Syria kicks off the game, playing in their all-white kit from right to left. The Indians go from left to right, donning their all blue kit.
- 9 Sep 2024 2:01 PM GMT
The match is underway! India 0-0 Syria
Who will come out on top in this winner-take-all fixture? Can the Blue Tigers do it and get the Manolo Marquez era well and truly started?
