India played the Palestine for the first time since 4-2 loss in last February. Palestine who are in the finals of AFC cup for the first time where the better side, as they took the lead and proved it difficult for the India's win the game.
Just before the ISL starts, India played the game in football crazy Bengal. India who lined up in an expected 4-2-3-1 formation, with
Robin Singh leading the line. Subrata Paul,Denzil
Franco,Raju Gaikwad, Aiborlong Khonjee, Arnab
Mondal,Lenny Rodriguez,Mehtab Hossain,Francis
Fernandez,Sunil Chhetri and Clifford Miranda.
Palestine opened their lead in the 8th minute of the game through Nu'man who scored a hat trick the last time these two sides met. As Palestine dominated the possession, India played on the counter as India took the lead in the first half through captain Sunil Chhetri and Fernandes as India went in the first as 2-1 leaders.
As the second half kicked off, India were again on the front foot as the hosts could have lead the game by 3-0. But unfortunately, the host fell prey to a defensive error as Ahmed Wridat restored parity ten minutes into the second half. Later a 72nd winner put and end to India coach Wim's tenure as his contract ended, with that hoping India's losing streak ends as well.
Palestine who play Japan in the AFC are searching for a coach for themselves as well.
Full Time: India 2-3 Palestine
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