Both finalists were the two lowest-ranked teams of the four-nation tournament, the other participants being hosts India and Syria.
July 19, 2019The minister also heaped praise on the Indian women's team for their recent rise in the FIFA rankings which were released on 12 July.
July 19, 2019It is to be noted that India had already lost their previous matches in the tournament to Tajikistan and North Korea and are hence out of the race for the final of the tournament.
July 17, 2019After North Korea managed to edge past Tajikistan 1-0 on Monday, the India-Syria match on Tuesday does not have much of a significance for the home side.
July 16, 2019With two losses in as many games, India still have a chance of making it to the final, provided they beat Syria by a huge margin in their next match, and hope Tajikistan beat DPR Korea in the other.
July 14, 2019In what was a game of two halves, Sunil Chhetri's brace put India in the driver's seat in the first half before Tajikistan scored four goals after the breather to win the game.
July 8, 2019Syria at 83 is the best ranked team to feature in the competition. While India ranks 101, Tajikistan and DPR Korea are positioned at 120 and 121, respectively.
June 11, 2019While the Intercontinental Cup win will give boost to the preparation for Asian Cup, much work needs to be done still.
June 26, 2018"We saw India in the first two games and it will be a big challenge."
June 6, 2018we merit a good turnout, can't beg for it
June 5, 2018Skipper Sunil Chhetri plays his 100th international match on Monday. He is the second Indian after former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia to achieve the feat.
June 4, 2018