Kuwait stand between India & 2nd title in matter of weeks

A SECOND bit of silverware in a matter of weeks is all that will be on India’s mind when they take on Kuwait in the final of the SAFF Championships at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium here on Tuesday.

- VISHNU PRASAD

It has been a terrific month for Igor Stimac’s team as they followed up their Intercontinental Cup triumph with an unbeaten run here. It is difficult to remember the last time India went on such an impressive run of form.

The Blue Tigers haven’t lost a match for more than ten months and have registered seven victories in their last ten games. Even more impressive is the way Stimac has moulded a disciplined defence.

The last minute equaliser that Kuwait scored in the dramatic group game between these two teams remains the only goal India has conceded in this period. With the exception of Lebanon and Kuwait, the opponents may not have been the toughest. But it does require a great deal of discipline to build such a good defensive record, no matter who the opponents are.