India have grabbed 3 issues of their bid to make a 5th look in AFC Asian Cup event. Sunil Chhetri’s two objectives helped him take his tally of world objectives to 82.
Sunil Chhetri in motion right through the fit. (Courtesy: IndianFootball/Twitter)
HIGHLIGHTSSunil Chhetri now has 82 world goalsChhetri’s brace helped India beat CambodiaIndia will subsequent tackle Afghanistan on June 11
Using on captain Sunil Chhetri’s brace, India defeated Cambodia 2-0 on the Vivekanand Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium within the AFC Asian Cup qualification fit on Wednesday.
With the win, India have grabbed 3 issues of their bid to make a 5th look within the AFC Asian Cup event. Chhetri’s two objectives (14′, 59′) have helped him take his tally of world objectives to 82.
India gave Cambodia no time to respire as the primary shot heading in the right direction got here in the second one minute, when Roshan Singh attempted to hit one from lengthy vary. Two mins later, Akash Mishra then attempted to position power however Cambodian goalkeeper Hul Kimhuy denied him.
Cambodia, too, created a possibility within the 7th minute earlier than India regained regulate. The India skipper stepped up and gave the Blue Tigers an early lead via a penalty.
From thereon, India maintained ownership. Chhetri doubled the lead as he hit a header against the highest proper nook and into the again of the web. Cambodia made a triple substitution nevertheless it had no have an effect on at the fit. Chhetri were given a possibility to finish his hat-trick however his effort used to be defended within the 66th minute.
India will subsequent tackle Afghanistan on June 11.
