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India vs Mongolia: Blue Tigers open Intercontinental Cup 2023 Campaign with dominant win

India vs Mongolia: Blue Tigers open Intercontinental Cup 2023 Campaign with dominant win

Lallianzuala Chhangte and Sahal Abdul Samad secure a 2-0 victory for India against Mongolia in the Intercontinental Cup

India vs Mongolia: Indian Football Team effectively sealed the match within the first fifteen minutes, starting with a burst of energy and swiftly scoring two goals before Mongolia could find their footing. Sahal Abdul Samad (2′) and Lallianzuala Chhangte (14′) showcased their superb goal-scoring abilities and stood out as the top performers on the field that night.

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The Blue Tigers asserted their dominance from the start, playing at a high intensity. India took an early lead within 2 minutes as Sahal Abdul Samad scored from Anirudh Thapa’s cross. Continuing their superiority, Chhangte added a second goal.

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Despite creating numerous opportunities through Sunil Chhetri, Udanta, and Chhangte, India couldn’t convert them into goals. Mongolia found themselves on the defensive, struggling to maintain possession of the ball.

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Following the setback of conceding two goals in the opening quarter, the Mongolian players appeared visibly deflated, struggling to regain possession and find their rhythm. However, in the second half, they made a valiant comeback, showing greater resilience. Despite their efforts, they were unable to break through India’s steadfast defense, with Anwar Ali and Sandesh Jhingan proving rock solid in their positions.

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Mongolia did manage to create a few opportunities in the first half, taking shots at goal, but Amrinder Singh stood tall as the last line of defense, ensuring a clean sheet for India. His remarkable goalkeeping skills kept the opposition at bay and played a vital role in securing the victory.

India XI: Amrinder Singh; Nikhil Poojary, Sandesh Jhingan, Anwar Ali, Akash Mishra; Apuia Ralte, Anirudh Thapa; Udanta Singh, Sahal Abdul Samad, Lallianzual Chhangte, Sunil Chhetri 

Mongolia XI: Monkh-Erdene Enkhtaivan (GK), Dulguun Amaraa, Bayartsengel Purevdorj, Orkhon Monkh-Orgil, Gerelt-Od Bat-Orgil, Tserenbat Baasanjav, Ganbold Ganbayar, Baljinnyam Batmonkh, Tsend-Ayuush Khurelbata, ,Baatartsogt Namsrai, Batbold Baljinnyam

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