Judo-loving Mongolia takes gold on day one in Ulaanbaatar
The Judo-loving nation of Mongolia hosted its second-ever Grand Slam event, in the bustling capital city of Ulaanbaatar.
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Gritty India Set To Take On Lebanon In Intercontinental Cup Final
Fierce competitive spirit will override camaraderie between rival coaches when India take on Lebanon in the final of the Intercontinental Cup football tournament in Bhubaneswar on Sunday. India chief coach Igor Stimac and his opposite number Aleksandar Ilic have been long-time friends ever since they were teammates at Spanish club Cádiz CF back in 1994 and there is plenty of mutual respect between the two. But Stimac's stance on the eve of the summit clash indicated not an inch would be given after two clear goal-scoring opportunities went abegging for India in their previous outing against Lebanon on Thursday.
Intercontinental Cup 2023: Lebanon Hold Hosts India To Goalless Draw
India missed the chances that came their way to settle for a goalless draw with Lebanon in the Intercontinental Cup football tournament here on Thursday. Continuing with his policy to make wholesome changes to his starting XI, head coach Igor Stimac benched a number of seniors including striker Sunil Chhetri and goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu. Defensive linchpin Sandesh Jhingan wore the captain's armband in Chhetri's absence. The result, however, did not matter as both teams had already sealed their places in the final of the four-nation tournament. Mongolia and Vanuatu were the two other teams taking part in the event.
Prediksi Indonesia Vs Palestina: Skuad Garuda Diunggulkan Menang
Prediksi Indonesia vs Palestina bisa disimak uraiannya di sini. Skuad Garuda dijagokan menang tipis dalam FIFA Matchday kali ini.
Indonesia Vs Palestina: Shin Tae-yong Berharap Dukungan Suporter
Timnas Indonesia melawan Palestina dalam ajang FIFA Matchday. Pelatih Shin Tae-yong berharap dukungan penuh suporter Indonesia.
Intercontinental Cup 2023: Sunil Chhetri Scores India's Lone Goal In Win Over Vanuatu
Charismatic captain and soon-to-be father Sunil Chhetri played the role of saviour to perfection once again as he scored the lone goal in India's 1-0 win over lower-ranked Vanuatu in the Intercontinental Cup in Bhubaneswar on Monday. Chhetri struck in the 81st minute to settle the nerves of the Indians -- both players and fans -- at the Kalinga Stadium to put the home side in a strong position for a spot in the final. India had earlier beaten Mongolia 2-0 in their opening match on Friday.
Intercontinental Cup 2023: India Face Vanuatu With An Eye On Final
On a high after their convincing win over Mongolia, India will look to seal a final berth when they face Vanuatu in the four-nation Intercontinental Cup football tournament in Bhubaneswar on Monday. The hosts blanked Mongolia 2-0 in their tournament opener on Friday, while Vanuatu went down 1-3 to Lebanon. So, as things stand, the Blue Tigers will seal their final berth if they win against the team from Oceania. Lebanon are the other team that is in the hunt for a final berth as they face Mongolia in the earlier kick-off at the Kalinga Stadium.
India Begin Intercontinental Cup Campaign With 2-0 Win Over Mongolia
A dominant India struck two quick first-half goals to beat lower-ranked Mongolia 2-0 and begin their Intercontinental Cup campaign on a winning note on Friday. Sahal Abdul Samad and Lallianzuala Chhangte scored in the second and 14th minute respectively as the 101st ranked Indians emerged victorious over their opponents placed 183rd in the world, at the Kalinga Stadium in hot and humid conditions. India, the 2018 edition champions, dominated the match for most part, attacking and creating chances while the Mongolians were left to defend their citadel. The home side had a 65 per cent possession in the match.