Intercontinental Cup: Gritty India face upbeat Lebanon in final encounter
Updated On: 17 June, 2023 06:40 PM IST | Bhubaneswar | mid-day online correspondent
India had finished top of the standings at the end of the group stage with seven points and no goals conceded, registering wins over Mongolia (2-0) and Vanuatu (1-0), and a draw with Lebanon
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Sunil Chhetri (Pic: AIFF)
Fierce competitive spirit will override camaraderie between rival coaches when India take on Lebanon in the final of the Intercontinental Cup tournament on Sunday. With Igor Stimac and his opposite number Aleksandar Ilic having been long-time friends ever since they were teammates at Spanish club Cádiz CF back in 1994, the former`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.
Anirudh Thapa missed a sitter in the fourth minute and striker Sunil Chhetri, after receiving a perfect delivery from the central midfielder, failed to find the back of the net. Going by the Croatian coach`s strategy to make wholesome chances in all three games so far, against Mongolia, Vanuatu and Lebanon, he could spring a surprise in the title clash as well.
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