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India wins QFA's Asian Communities Football Tournament
India wins QFA's Asian Communities Football Tournament
May 22, 2022 | 11:41 PM
The Indian community team emerged victorious at the Asian Communities Football Tournament (ACFT) organised by the Qatar Football Association (QFA), defeating Palestine 3-2 in the final of the 2021-22 edition, played at the Doha Stadium on Saturday evening.
India won their second title in the competition following a thrilling 60-minute game before a passionate crowd of supporters, and in the presence of Indian ambassador Dr Deepak Mittal.Palestine opened the scoring through Omar Nasser in the sixth minute, before India roared back through goals from Mohamed Mufeer Ali and Reed Siemen in the 17th and 24th minutes.After the halftime break, Sadhik Pulikkal extended India’s lead with a third goal in the 35th minute, and the team looked to be moving comfortably towards the title until Palestine were awarded a penalty in the 50th minute.
May 22, 2022 | 11:41 PM