North Korea were crowned the Intercontinental Cup 2019 winners as they completed a 1-0 victory over Tajikistan in the final on Friday, July 19 at the EKA Arena, Ahmedabad. It was a second-half strike from substitute Pak Hyon Il that made the difference on the night and sealed the win …
Read More »Coaches laud Intercontinental Cup as perfect preparation for FIFA World Cup qualifiers!
A day prior to the final of the 2nd Intercontinental Cup in Ahmedabad, the two coaches from Tajikistan, and North Korea praised the timing and significance of the tournament in their quest to prepare for the forthcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. “The Intercontinental Cup has been a very significant …
Read More »North Korea defeat Tajikistan in Intercontinental Cup!
North Korea defeated Tajikistan in the group stage match of the Intercontinental Cup at the EKA Arena in Ahmedabad today, July 15. Ri Jin’s 33rd minute strike proved to be the difference between the two sides in a match largely contested in the midfield with both teams engaging in end …
Read More »Tajikistan score 2-0 win over Syria in Intercontinental Cup!
Tajikistan romped on to a 2-0 win over Syria in the Intercontinental Cup at the EKA Arena in Ahmedabad today, July 10. Strikes in the second half by Barotov and Komron provided Tajikistan with a perfect start to their Hero Intercontinental Cup campaign keep a cent percent win record of …
Read More »VIDEO – Intercontinental Cup: INDIA 2-4 Tajikistan – Match Highlights!
Tajikistan completed a comeback to beat India 4-2 despite a good effort in the first half by the Blue Tigers, in the first match of the Intercontinental Cup at the EKA Arena in Ahmedabad, on Sunday, July 7. Sunil Chhetri scored a first-half brace, but Tajikistan struck back in the …
Read More »India’s Mandar Rao Desai & Narender Gehlot: We have to keep going!
After six players made their debut at the King’s Cup in Buriram, Thailand last month, there were three more – Narender Gahlot, Mandar Rao Desai, and Jobby Justin – who made their Senior National team debut during India’s opener against Tajikistan in the Intercontinental Cup. “The aim for any footballer …
Read More »India lose 2-4 to Tajikistan in Intercontinental Cup opener despite 2-0 lead!
Tajikistan completed a comeback to beat India 4-2 despite a good effort in the first half by the Blue Tigers, in the first match of the Intercontinental Cup at the EKA Arena in Ahmedabad, on Sunday, July 7. Sunil Chhetri scored a first-half brace, but Tajikistan struck back in the …
Read More »Team India excited to play first international tournament in Gujarat!
After winning the Intercontinental Cup in Mumbai last year, defending champions India begin their campaign in the forthcoming Intercontinental Cup against Tajikistan at the EKA Arena in Ahmedabad on July 7. Syria and South Korea are the two other teams in the competition. All teams would be playing each other …
Read More »India U-19 end Granatkin Memorial Cup with Tajikistan loss!
The India U-19 National Team fell short against Tajikistan in the 11-12th play-off decider of the Granatkin Memorial Tournament at the Turbostroitel Stadium on Thursday, June 13. Tajik midfielder Panzhiev Ozodbek’s stellar finish in the 40th minute was enough to confirm their win against their Indian counterpart in what was …
Read More »Granatkin Memorial Cup LIVESTREAM: INDIA U-19 vs Tajikistan U-19!
The India U-19 national team continue their Granatkin Memorial Cup 2019 campaign against Tajikistan today. It is a 11-12 position playoff match. The match will be played at the Turbostroitel and the match is scheduled to kick off at 14.30 Indian Standard Time (12.00 local time / 11.00 CET / …
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