Indian Football Team on Sunday lifted the Intercontinental Title 2018 cup after defeating Kenya 2-0 in the final.

With the victory, Indian skipper Sunil Chhetri also equalled Argentina football star Lionel Messi's record of International goals.&nbsp

Both the goals against Kenya were scored by Chhetri, with first being scored in the 8th and second in the 29th minute.&nbsp

With a stunning brace, Chhetri equalled Lionel Messi's tally of 64 international goals in the finals.&nbsp

However, the Indian star said that he doesn't think the comparison is right as 'Messi is of different level'. &nbsp

"I don't take the comparison seriously. Messi is of different level. I'm just happy that I've scored 64 goals for my country." Sunil said.&nbsp

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Chhetri said he is living a dream and added that he is a big fan of both Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

In the list of active international goalscorers, the 32-year-old is now only behind Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo who has netted the ball 81 times in 124 appearances.&nbsp

The Indian Football captain scored a stunning brace against Kenya

Indian Football Team on Sunday lifted the Intercontinental Title 2018 cup after defeating Kenya 2-0 in the final. With the victory, Indian skipper Sunil Chhetri also equalled Argentina football star Lionel Messi's record of International goals. Both the goals against Kenya were scored by Chhetri, with first being scored in the 8th and second in the 29th minute. With a stunning brace, Chhetri equalled Lionel Messi's tally of 64 international goals in the finals. However, the Indian star said that he doesn't think the comparison is right as 'Messi is of different level'. "I don't take the comparison seriously. Messi is of different level. I'm just happy that I've scored 64 goals for my country." Sunil said. #WATCH: 'I'm happy that people understood it & I was really happy to get such support', says Sunil Chhetri, Captain, Indian football team on the video in which he urged the people to support the Indian football team. pic.twitter.com/y0YxqJkKQV — ANI (@ANI) June 11, 2018 × Chhetri said he is living a dream and added that he is a big fan of both Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. In the list of active international goalscorers, the 32-year-old is now only behind Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo who has netted the ball 81 times in 124 appearances.

'Messi is of different level': Sunil Chhetri on equalling Lionel's tally of 64 international goals

Indian football skipper Sunil Chhetri struck twice to beat Kenya 2-0 as India lifted&nbsp;the Intercontinental Cup 2018.

Chhetri was at his very best during the final game as he went on to hit&nbsp;a goal in the 8th minute at the Mumbai Football Arena.&nbsp;

It was off a ricochet during a free-kick from outside the box. Sunil was at the right place at the right time and then his finish is next to none. He found the back of the net to get India in the lead.

The second goal took Sunil on equal terms with Messi in the highest number of international goals scored by active players list.&nbsp;

Sunil needing another goal could not find it in the first half as India went into half-time with a 2-0 lead.&nbsp;

The two goals today makes it 8, his highest number of goals in a tournament.&nbsp;

Minutes before the break, India had the chance to make it three when they were awarded a free-kick from a lethal position. Stepping up for the free-kick, Chhetri, however, sent the ball over the crossbar.

The second-half started off with Gurpreet Singh Sandhu showcasing his skills as he pulled off a stunning save in the 48th minute.&nbsp;

Kenya’s Ovella Ochieng released a shot from inside the box which saw Sandhu diving to his right to deny Kenya a way back into the tie.

Gurpreet stole much of the limelight of the latter half with his saves which kept India’s lead intact.&nbsp; At the final whistle, the Blue Tigers got the better of Harambee Stars to clinch the championship.

Chhetri was at his very best during the final game. He scored in the 8th and the 29th minute

Indian football skipper Sunil Chhetri struck twice to beat Kenya 2-0 as India lifted the Intercontinental Cup 2018. Chhetri was at his very best during the final game as he went on to hit a goal in the 8th minute at the Mumbai Football Arena. It was off a ricochet during a free-kick from outside the box. Sunil was at the right place at the right time and then his finish is next to none. He found the back of the net to get India in the lead. The second goal took Sunil on equal terms with Messi in the highest number of international goals scored by active players list. Sunil needing another goal could not find it in the first half as India went into half-time with a 2-0 lead. The two goals today makes it 8, his highest number of goals in a tournament. Minutes before the break, India had the chance to make it three when they were awarded a free-kick from a lethal position. Stepping up for the free-kick, Chhetri, however, sent the ball over the crossbar. The second-half started off with Gurpreet Singh Sandhu showcasing his skills as he pulled off a stunning save in the 48th minute. Kenya’s Ovella Ochieng released a shot from inside the box which saw Sandhu diving to his right to deny Kenya a way back into the tie. Gurpreet stole much of the limelight of the latter half with his saves which kept India’s lead intact. At the final whistle, the Blue Tigers got the better of Harambee Stars to clinch the championship.

India beat Kenya 2-0 to lift Intercontinental Cup, Chhetri scores both goals

India will face Kenya in their second game of the Intercontinental Cup 2018 in Mumbai on Monday.

After beating Chinese Taipei in their first game, India will be high on confidence and will be looking to continue their winning momentum in today's game.&nbsp

India won the match 5-0.

The top two teams in the points table will qualify for the final which will be played on June 10 in Mumbai.&nbsp

India’s match against Kenya will be special for Sunil Chhetri as the India captain will become the first India football player to play 100 international games.&nbsp

The team will once again pic hopes on their captain as he has scored 59 goals for his team in his career so far.&nbsp

Chhetri is the second Indian after former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia to achieve the feat.&nbsp

Bhutia, who represented the country from 1995 to 2011, played 104 international matches, scoring 40 goals.

This tournament is a big opportunity for India to get their bases covered ahead of the AFC Asian Cup 2019.&nbsp

Kenya, on the other hand, racked up a couple of strikes in their win, but they were also exposed at the back.&nbsp

Issues in defence should see them struggle against India, but they’ve scored in seven of their last eight games.&nbsp

India will face Kenya in their second game of the Intercontinental Cup 2018 in Mumbai on Monday. After beating Chinese Taipei in their first game, India will be high on confidence and will be looking to continue their winning momentum in today's game. India won the match 5-0. The top two teams in the points table will qualify for the final which will be played on June 10 in Mumbai. India’s match against Kenya will be special for Sunil Chhetri as the India captain will become the first India football player to play 100 international games. The team will once again pic hopes on their captain as he has scored 59 goals for his team in his career so far. Chhetri is the second Indian after former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia to achieve the feat. Bhutia, who represented the country from 1995 to 2011, played 104 international matches, scoring 40 goals. This tournament is a big opportunity for India to get their bases covered ahead of the AFC Asian Cup 2019. Kenya, on the other hand, racked up a couple of strikes in their win, but they were also exposed at the back. Issues in defence should see them struggle against India, but they’ve scored in seven of their last eight games.

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