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Asian Games Football: India Suffer 5-0 Loss to UAE
India suffered a thumping defeat as UAE smashed three of the five goals in the first 20 minutes.
Representational Photo: India U-23 team in practice.© PTI
The Indian U-23 men's football team continued its poor performance going down 0-5 to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the opening Group G match of the Asian Games in Incheon on Monday.
It was a dominating performance by the UAE, who opened up a 3-0 lead in the first 20 minutes and held on to it till the break.
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UAE skipper Saeed Alkatheeri notched up a hat-trick, including two headers, while Al Ahbabi scored a brace to complete the rout.
India next play Jordan Sep 22.
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