Sunil Chhetri successfully returned to the Indian national team and defeated the Maldives 3-0 to score. The victory ended India’s 12-game winning streak, which began in November 2023.
The legendary Sunil Chhetri is known for his incredible skills, who scored a key goal by scoring a convincing 3-0 victory over the Maldives in a friendly match on Wednesday. The victory ended India’s frustrating 12-game winning streak that has plagued the team since November 2023.
The game started with Rahul Bheke leading India in the 35th minute and Liston Colaco expanded its lead in the 66th minute. But it was 40-year-old Chhetri who really shone, winning an amazing glimpse of the header in the 77th minute, marking his 95th international goal and winning the victory for India.
Captain Chhetri was excellent even though he was thwarted by the Maldives goalkeeper earlier in the game. He was replaced in the 82nd minute, but his impact on the game is undeniable.
The victory not only marked India’s first victory in 16 months, but also was the first head coach Manolo Marquez to win the Ins Rope last July. Before this game, India encountered a loss under Max, scoring three times. Friendship is an important warm-up for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup qualifiers for Bangladesh on March 25.
Chhetri’s choice to leave the international retirement earlier this month was an amazing move as he played a crucial role in the qualifiers passing the AFC Asian Cup. With the Maldives ranked 162nd in the world and 36th in India (126), the victory underlines India’s strength on the international stage.
