Embarrassing loss for India but Koevermans says goal achieved

Last Updated: Thursday, September 5, 2013, 21:26

Indian football coach Wim Koevermans did not say in as many words that Nepal were the better side in today`s group match of the SAFF Football Tournament which his side lost 1-2, but insisted his players have achieved their goal of reaching the semifinals.

India in SAFF Cup semis despite loss to Nepal

Last Updated: Thursday, September 5, 2013, 17:52

A last gasp goal by Robin Singh in their shock 1-2 loss to Nepal carried India into the semi-finals, thanks to their win against Pakistan after the two teams were tied on goal difference at the conclusion of the group phase of the SAFF Cup football tournament on Thursday.

India play Nepal in search of semifinal berth in SAFF C`ships

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 4, 2013, 20:25

Listless so far in the tournament, defending champions India take on hosts Nepal in their last group match with a semifinal berth at stake in the SAFF Football Championships here on Thursday.

Indian footballers lose their cool in SAFF Cup

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 4, 2013, 10:49

Defending champions India`s average performance in the ongoing SAFF Championship in Kathmandu is taking a toll on the team camaraderie.

Sunil Chhetri injury-time goal gives India 1-1 draw against Bangladesh

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 4, 2013, 09:17

An injury-time goal by captain Sunil Chhetri saved India from embarrassment as they played out a 1-1 draw against Bangladesh in their second group match of the SAFF Football Championships here on Tuesday.

India take on Bangladesh in SAFF Championships

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 3, 2013, 11:17

Having begun their title defence with a lacklustre performance, India would look to make amends and stamp their authority when they square off against Bangladesh in their second group league match in the SAFF Football Championships on Tuesday.

SAFF Championship 2013: India defeat Pakistan 1-0

Last Updated: Sunday, September 1, 2013, 20:41

Defending champions India dished out a listless performance but still managed to beat arch-rivals Pakistan 1-0 in the opening game of the SAFF Football Championship on Sunday.

2013 SAFF Championship: India vs Pakistan - Preview

Last Updated: Sunday, September 1, 2013, 08:41

The second match of the opening Group ‘A’ fixtures, pits old foes against each other.

We are the team to beat: Koevermans

Last Updated: Saturday, August 31, 2013, 18:45

India football coach Wim Koevermans was in a confident mood ahead of their opening SAFF Championship match against arch rivals Pakistan at the Dasrath Stadium on Sunday.

Goals are just numbers, says Sunil Chhetri

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 28, 2013, 23:57

Three short of becoming the country`s highest-ever scorer, Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri says "goals are just numbers" for him and adds his team will take it one match at a time in the upcoming SAFF Championships here.

Wim Koevermans names India squad for SAFF Championship

Last Updated: Monday, August 26, 2013, 14:01

National Football coach Wim Koevermans on Monday announced the 20-member Indian squad for the upcoming SAFF Championship.

SAFF football draw to take place on Tuesday

Last Updated: Monday, July 29, 2013, 20:55

They may not have played enough international matches in recent times but that should not be a major cause of concern for six-time defending champions India as the draw for the SAFF football championship takes place here tomorrow.