Tajikistan beat India

Tajikistan beat India by 3 goals to nil in the international friendly match played yesterday in Khujand. tDavronov Nuriddin (12th minute), Fatkhuloev Fatkhullo (18th minute) and Akhtam Khamrakulov (90 3) scored for the home team.

After the match Indian coach said that the loss would help India in the SAFF championship.

“We did our best but Tajikistan were a much superior side. We have learnt a lot from this match. Tajikistan had a much higher tempo,” India coach said after the game.

“I reiterate it’s important to play International Friendlies. We need to develop,” he added.

“Tajikistan were quick and fast. They made it difficult for our boys, Tajikistan, we knew from the FIFA Rankings were of much higher level.”

“We had our Players for 5 days as it’s the pre-season and they haven’t played for long. We move to the Preparatory Camp in Bangalore for the SAFF Championship.”

Indian team will camp in Bangalore from 16th August. India will face Pakistan on September 1st in their first match of SAFF championship