nehru cup
India once again retained the Nehru Cup after they overcame Syria on penalties at Ambedkar Stadium.
With the game tied at 1-1 following extra-time, India keeper Subrata Pal proved the hero as he saved Hamzeh Al Aitounim's spot-kick as the hosts eventually triumphed 5-4.
A game of few chances saw normal time end goalless. Baichung Bhutia had probably India's best opportunity in the opening minute when he robbed Ali Diab but keeper Mosab Balhous produced a smart double save.
Mohamed Al Zeno headed narrowly over for Syria and Moutaz Kailouni fired wide as both sides failed to break the deadlock.
India took the lead six minutes before the end of extra-time when Renedy Singh found the back of the net with a fine free-kick but they could not hold on as in stoppage time, Diab headed home a cross from the right to grab a dramatic equaliser.
The game therefore went to penalties and although Singh and Mehrajuddin Wadoo missed for India, Subrata denied Wael Ayan, Ahmad Haj Mohamad and Al Aitounim to ensure Bob Houghton's side emerged victorious.
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