DPR Korea back on track after win over India

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

DPR Korea back on track after win over India

Ahmedabad: DPR Korea revived their 2019 Intercontinental Cup hopes with a 5-2 win over India on Saturday.

With both teams having suffered defeats in their opening matches - DPR Korea were beaten 5-2 by Syria while India conceded four second half goals to lose 4-2 to Tajikistan - neither side could afford a second defeat.

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Tajikistan produce another second half show to beat Syria

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Tajikistan produce another second half show to beat Syria

Ahmedabad: Tajikistan registered their second win of the Intercontinental Cup in Ahmedabad on Wednesday when they overcame a scratchy first half to defeat Syria 2-0.

Both teams came into the match with a win each and another three points would be crucial in their bid to make the final.

After a first half in which Syria had dominated, Tajikistan struck through Tursunov Komron and Ilhomjon Barotov to take a huge step towards the final as the Central Asians turned on the power in the second half - as they had done in their 4-2 win over India on Matchday One - to seal the points.

Syria impress in comeback win

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Syria impress in comeback win

Ahmedabad: Syria turned on the style to defeat DPR Korea 5-2 in their opening 2019 Intercontinental Cup match at the EKA Arena on Monday.

Shadi Hamwi and Mohammad Almarmour both struck twice and captain Firak Al-Khatib once as Syria overcame going behind to Jong Il-gwan's third minute goal.

Syria will face Tajikistan, who opened their campaign with a 4-2 win over India, next on Wednesday while DPR Korea will face the hosts on Saturday.

Tajikistan power past India 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Tajikistan power past India 

Ahmedabad: A second-half blitz steered Tajikistan to a come-from-behind 4-2 win over hosts India in their opening Intercontinental Cup match on Sunday.

India looked to be cruising to victory after taking a 2-0 lead in the first half but Tajikistan turned on the power in the second 45 minutes as they hit four goals to register a morale-boosting win ahead of the Asian Qualifiers for the 2022 FIFA World Cup and AFC Asian Cup China 2023.