"Congratulations Team India for lifting the SAFF cup for the 7th time. That extra time winner from @chetrisunil11 was mind blowing! #INDvAFG," Kohli tweeted.
India were crowned champions of the SAFF Suzuki Cup 2015 for a record 7th time as the ‘Men in Blue’ defeated Afghanistan 2-1 in Extra-Time after the Full-Time score-line read 1-1, at the Trivandrum International Stadium in Kerala on Sunday.
It was sheer domination by the ‘Men in Blue’ in the Finals against 150th ranked Afghanistan. The Indian contingent showcased fluid passing and had they had their shooting boots on, the complexion of the match would’ve been much different and the score-line contrasting in the Finals.
Nevertheless, the ‘Men in Blue’ not only matched blow for blow, but struck harder than their opponents as they started the New Year on a winning note courtesy of strikes from Jeje (72’) and Sunil Chhetri (101’) after Amiri had given the lead to Afghanistan in the 70th minute.
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