Blue Tigers delight the faithful with a great win
The Hindu
Blue Tigers secure a thrilling 2-1 victory over Hong Kong, lifting spirits in Indian football during AFC Asian Cup qualifiers.
It all looked a bit unreal.
Four minutes into the match, two perfect passes met a perfect finish. A naturalised citizen from Australia, playing his first game for India, scored. An excellent crowd erupted in joy.
It was the brightest moment yet in a season of gloom for Indian football. A season that didn’t even seem to take off with all the uncertainty regarding the Indian Super League.
But that goal from Ryan Williams brought joy. And there was finally a win for India in the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers, as it beat Hong Kong China 2-1 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Tuesday night.
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