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India takes on Syria in final

NEW DELHI: A peep into the past shows a short spell when Indian football promised a resurgence of sorts: a victory over United Arab Emirates and some highly encouraging results in the World Cup qualifiers in 2001. The LG Cup triumph next year was a rare high for India.

The Ambedkar Stadium will be under siege on Wednesday when India takes on Syria.

The Syrians are a crafty lot. In Zyad Chaabo and Maher Al Sayed, it has two classy players, capable of winning a match on their own.

Bob Houghton, the insightful English coach, recognises the significance of the occasion. “It is a huge game,” he condeded.

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