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Nehru Cup 2009: At a glance

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009

Bhaichung poster The Nehru Cup 2009 had a few hiccups even before the first match kicked off and more drama unfolded as the tournament progressed.
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Nehru Cup: India Does it again

Monday, August 31st, 2009

Subrata Paul saves IndiaNEW DELHI: Defending champions India beat Syria 5-4 in the penalty shootouts to lift their second successive Nehru Cup title at the Ambedkar Stadium on Monday.
Goal-keeper Subroto Paul, who saved three penalties to become India’s saviour, was awarded the man of the match.
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Nehru Cup 2009: India loses 0- 1 to Syria

Saturday, August 29th, 2009

Nehru Cup 2009: Sril Lanka Syria In what was an inconsequential match, India coach Bob Houghton made six changes with Abhishek Yadav, Sushil Singh, Syed Nabi, Mehrajuddin Wadoo, Deepak Mandal and Renedy Singh making into the line-up. Syrian coach Fajer Ibrahim also opted for a new look side as in came Kawa Hisso, Hamzeh Alattouni, Bakri Tarab, Jwan Hisso and Raja Rafe. (more…)

Nehru Cup 2009: Sri Lanka beaten

Friday, August 28th, 2009

Nehru cup 2009In a match whose result would have no impact at the finals of the ONGC Nehru Cup 2009, Kyrgyzstan led the first half 2-0 against Sri Lanka at the Delhi’s Ambedkar Stadium on Friday. (more…)

Nehru Cup 2009: India in Final

Friday, August 28th, 2009

india football fans NEW DELHI: Defending champions India will take on Syria in the final of Nehru Cup international football tournament here irrespective of the results of their last round-robin fixture against the West Asians on Saturday and Friday’s match between Sri Lanka and Kyrgyzstan. (more…)

Nehru Cup 2009: Bhaichung and Sunil rested against Syria

Friday, August 28th, 2009

Bhaichung celebrates NEW DELHI: Captain Bhaichung Bhutia and his regular strike partner Sunil Chhetri will be rested to preserve them for the all-important clash when India play Syria in their last round-robin fixture of the Nehru Cup international football tournament on Saturday. (more…)

Player Ratings: India 3-1 Sri Lanka

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

Bhaichung celebrates Player ratings from India vs. Sri Lanka (3-1):
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Nehru Cup 2009: India 3-1 Sri Lanka

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

650_26-aug-evening-match-srilanka-vs-india-2.jpg India led 1-0 at half-time thanks to a Bhaichung Bhutia goal and although Sri Lanka restored parity just after the hour mark, Gauramangi Singh and Steven Dias scored further into the second period to secure a 3-1 victory for India. (more…)

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