Jeje Lalpekhlua News
Jeje is an exceptionally talented striker, whose performance has often been overshadowed because of Chhetri`s presence as his co-forward.
When India needed someone to restore the lead, it was none other than Chhetri who slotted home a fine finish to make it 2-1 for India.
Thailand captain and striker Teerasil Dangda pulled one back for his side in the 33rd minute of the Group A match.
Bengaluru FC on Sunday edged past defending champions Chennaiyin FC 1-0 in their ISL 2018 opener at the Sree Kanteerava stadium in Bengaluru.
After a goalless first half, FC Goa concede in the 52nd minute through defender Narayan Das, whose deflection cost his team an own goal.
Chennaiyin now have 16 points from eight matches, four points ahead of second-placed FC Goa.
Apart from the high scoring rate, sloppy goalkeeping has also been a focus of this year's tournament.
The Stephen Constantine-coached side won their first match against Myanmar 1-0 and are at top of the four-team group.
Mohun Bagan are already out of the tournament and they are now at third spot with six points.
Only Jeje Lalpekhlua made the start from their 0-1 win at Minerva Punjab FC in their last match in I-League.
Constantine expressed happiness at the win but said that his boys need to start quicker in an international match.
Bagan now have 12 points from four games and along with Bengaluru FC are firm contenders for the I-League title as it has been the case for the last few seasons.
A headed goal by Jeje in the 44th minute and another strike from Succi in the 51st minute were enough for Chennaiyin to collect three points.
Mumbai City made the best use of that let-off and found the equaliser in the 88th minute.
It's India's fourth straight victory after the 1-2 loss to Turkmenistan in the World Cup qualifier in March early this year.
Welcome to live coverage of the India-Puerto Rico international friendly match being played at Andheri Sports Complex, Mumbai.
Stephen Constantine's side is ranked 152, 38 places below the Puerto Ricans.
India won the home and away tie 7-1 on aggregate to book a berth in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers.
India, ranked 163rd in the FIFA charts, dominated throughout today's match as they did most of the attacking against the 174th ranked home side who had to defend their citadel for most part and rely on occasional counter attacks.
It was the highest margin recorded in the final of the tournament. India international Jeje became the highest scorer of the tournament with 8 strikes in 5 games.
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