India’s U-20 football side stuns Argentina 2-1
India notched up one of its most memorable football triumphs when the country’s under-20 team stunned traditional giants Argentina 2-1 despite being reduced to 10 men in a pulsating contest at the COTIF Cup here.
Deepak Tangri (4th minute) and Anwar Ali (68’) were the stars for the Indian U-20 team last night as the Floyd Pinto-coached side scripted a historic result against the six-time U-20 world champions, coached by 2006 World Cupper Lionel Scaloni and former mid-field star Pablo Aimar.
It was a massive boost for Pinto’s side, which had lost 0-2 to Murcia before going down 0-3 to Mauritania. They were held to a goalless draw by Venezuela in their previous match in the tournament.
“This victory will definitely earn Indian football more respect in the world of football. It opens up a window of opportunity to test ourselves against the best in the world on a regular basis,” Pinto said after the match.
Celebrations after a HISTORIC win over @Argentina yesterday.#BackTheBlue #WeAreIndia pic.twitter.com/Z893qkPEx9
— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) August 6, 2018