Syria Triumphs in 4th Intercontinental Cup Football

The 4th Intercontinental Cup men's football championship was held from September 3-9, 2024, with three participating teams: Syria, India, and Mauritius. Syria remained unbeaten throughout the tournament, winning 3-0 in the final round-robin match.

Tournament Overview and Format

4th Intercontinental Cup men's football championship held from September 3-9, 2024
Organized by All India Football Federation (AIFF)
Venue: GMC Balayogi Gachibowli Stadium, Hyderabad, Telangana
Three participating teams: Syria, India, and Mauritius
Round-robin format: each team played against others once
FIFA rankings of participants: Syria (93rd), India (124th), Mauritius (179th)
Syria remained unbeaten throughout the tournament

Final Match Highlights and Results

Syria defeated defending champions India 3-0 in the last round-robin match

Key moments of the final match:

- Mahmoud Al-Aswad scored for Syria in the 7th minute
- Daleho Irandust extended Syria's lead with the second goal
- Pablo Sabbag sealed the victory with the third goal

Other tournament results:

- Syria beat Mauritius 2-0
- India and Mauritius played a goalless draw

Awards and Recognition

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy presented the winners' trophy
Syrian captain Mahmoud Al-Mawas received the trophy
Al-Mawas also named the Syed Abdul Rahim Player of the Tournament
The best player award is named after Syed Abdul Rahim, a significant figure in Indian football

India's Performance and Tournament Context

India, the defending champions, failed to score a single goal in the tournament
New coach Manolo Márquez led the Indian team
India's goalless performance highlighted offensive struggles
The Intercontinental Cup replaced the older Nehru Cup tournament
Usually features four nations, though only three competed this year
Serves as a platform for India to face diverse international competition

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