<p>Indian football skipper Sunil Chhetri struck twice to beat Kenya 2-0 as India lifted&nbsp;the Intercontinental Cup 2018.</p>

<p>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;</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>The second goal took Sunil on equal terms with Messi in the highest number of international goals scored by active players list.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sunil needing another goal could not find it in the first half as India went into half-time with a 2-0 lead.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The two goals today makes it 8, his highest number of goals in a tournament.&nbsp;</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>The second-half started off with Gurpreet Singh Sandhu showcasing his skills as he pulled off a stunning save in the 48th minute.&nbsp;</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>


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

<p>Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri struck twice in his 100th international game to register a comprehensive 3-0 victory against Kenya in the Intercontinental Cup football tournament at Mumbai Football Arena on June 4. With this victory, team India has entered the finals of the tournament.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the goalless first half, Chhetri scored after a controversial penalty that was given to the hosts in the 68th minute to give a lead to the team, the lead was further extended by Jeje Lalpekhlua when he doubled India's lead in the 71st minute.</p>

<p>Lalpekhlua found a loophole in the Kenyan defence and scored an outstanding right-footer into the far corner of the net.</p>

<p>Sunil Chhetri took advantage in the extra time and scored the third goal for the team. He converted a beautiful cross-field assist from Balwant Singh to celebrate his 100th international match.</p>

<p>Intercontinental Cup has given a lot of boost to the Indian football. Recently, the captain Sunil Chhetri,&nbsp;himself had urged the fellow citizens to come and support the team at the stadiums. The request made a huge impact and a houseful&nbsp;stadium was waiting to welcome the team at Mumbai Football Arena.</p>

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<p>India have already qualified for the final of the series and will play its next match against New Zealand on June 7.</p>


Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri struck twice in his 100th international game to register a comprehensive 3-0 victory against Kenya

Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri struck twice in his 100th international game to register a comprehensive 3-0 victory against Kenya in the Intercontinental Cup football tournament at Mumbai Football Arena on June 4. With this victory, team India has entered the finals of the tournament. After the goalless first half, Chhetri scored after a controversial penalty that was given to the hosts in the 68th minute to give a lead to the team, the lead was further extended by Jeje Lalpekhlua when he doubled India's lead in the 71st minute. Lalpekhlua found a loophole in the Kenyan defence and scored an outstanding right-footer into the far corner of the net. Sunil Chhetri took advantage in the extra time and scored the third goal for the team. He converted a beautiful cross-field assist from Balwant Singh to celebrate his 100th international match. Intercontinental Cup has given a lot of boost to the Indian football. Recently, the captain Sunil Chhetri, himself had urged the fellow citizens to come and support the team at the stadiums. The request made a huge impact and a houseful stadium was waiting to welcome the team at Mumbai Football Arena. This time @jejefanai blasts it in. #Chhetri100 #INDvKEN #WeAreIndia #BackTheBlue #AsianDream pic.twitter.com/6bOfpUSCGp — Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) June 4, 2018 × Master @chetrisunil11 scores in his 100th International match. That's his 60th International goal. #Chhetri100 #INDvKEN #WeAreIndia #BackTheBlue #AsianDream pic.twitter.com/Vvp8AvbXkc — Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) June 4, 2018 × India have already qualified for the final of the series and will play its next match against New Zealand on June 7.

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

Intercontinental Cup: Sunil Chhetri strikes twice as India beat Kenya 3-0