Tag Archives: Intercontinental Cup

Intercontinental Cup: New Zealand beat Chinese Taipei 1-0!

New Zealand opened their points tally in the Intercontinental Cup after the All Whites defeated Chinese Taipei 1-0 at the Andheri Sports Complex today, June 5 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Myer Bevan’s 36th minute penalty gave the All Whites three points as they trumped over their opponents. The All Whites dominated …

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India coach Constantine: This is what we wanted to achieve since beginning!

Indian National Coach Stephen Constantine highlighted the work rate of the players in the comprehensive 3-0 victory against Kenya in the second match of the Intercontinental Cup. “I want to congratulate the boys for a hard fought victory under difficult conditions. We didn’t play well in the first half. The …

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Intercontinental Cup: India beat Kenya 3-0, Sunil Chhetri scores brace in 100th match!

Perhaps it was his destiny, or perhaps it was the moment or perhaps it was written in the stars. In his 100th International match, Sunil Chhetri scored a brace to lead India to a 3-0 win over Kenya in India’s second match of the Intercontinental Cup at the Andheri Sports …

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VIDEO – The Quint: Sunil Chhetri on his 100th appearance for India!

All eyes will be on Sunil Chhetri as he makes his 100th international appearance for India against Kenya in the Intercontinental Cup in Mumbai on Monday, June 4. At the pre-match press conference on Sunday, Sunil Chhetri at length answered the questions of the media.

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Intercontinental Cup: India & Kenya to face each other for the first time ever!

After their opening rounds win, hosts India will face Kenya in the Intercontinental Cup at the Mumbai Football Arena on Monday, June 4 evening. It will be the first-ever meeting in an official international football match between India, ranked 97, and Kenya, ranked 111. India impressed in their 5-0 drubbing …

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India’s Pronay Halder: AIFF Elite Academy is supply line to National Teams!

A day after India National Coach Stephen Constantine described Pronoy Halder as a “destroyer”, Halder stressed that he needs to “stay grounded and not get carried away”. Reflecting back on his wonderful strike against Chinese Taipei in the inaugural match of the Intercontinental Cup where he cut down the left …

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Intercontinental Cup: Kenya win 2-1 against New Zealand in their opener!

Kenya opened their account in the Intercontinental Cup with an impressive 2-1 victory over New Zealand at the Mumbai Football Arena in Mumbai on Saturday, June 2 night. Sarpreet Singh opened the scoreline in the 42nd minute for New Zealand but Kenya scored in each half to earn all three …

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India captain Sunil Chhetri: I haven’t yet reached the stature to inspire international players!

Even as Chinese Taipei coach Gary White feels that his “youngsters will look up to Sunil Chhetri someday,” the Indian National Team Captain felt he hasn’t yet attained the stature where International Footballers will “look up to him.” “I feel I haven’t yet reached that stature where International Footballers will …

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Chinese Taipei coach Gary White: My Youngsters will look up to Sunil Chhetri one day!

Chinese Taipei coach Gary White mentioned that his “youngsters will look up to Sunil Chhetri someday” after his team lost 0-5 to India, which included a Sunil Chhetri hattrick. Speaking at the official post-match press conference White stated, “He showed to my young players how to deal with a senior …

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