India U-20 football team scripts history, defeats six-time champions Argentina
The Indian U-20 football team has achieved its most memorable victory, in recent years, as they defeated Argentina U-20 (2-1) at the 2018 COTIF Cup. To defeat Argentina U-20 is a major affair since they are the most successful footballing nation in the U-20 category, having won the U-20 World Cup on 6 occasions. Here are further details about the match.
How did the match unfold?
India had a perfect start as Deepak Tangri scored from a corner taken by Meetei. The Argentine goalkeeper dropped the ball into the goal, taking India to 1-0 in the fourth minute. Aniket Jadhav was sent off in the 54th minute, but India struck back with a brilliantly struck free kick by Anwar Ali. Argentina found the net once, scoring in the 72nd minute.
What do we know about the COTIF Cup?
The Torneo Internacional de Futbol Sub-20 de L'Alcudia, better known as COTIF, is an annual invitation-only football tournament for U-20 teams. The tournament has been held every year since 1984 and is open to clubs and countries as well as autonomous teams. The tournament is held in Valencia. Argentina had won the tournament in 2012 and were the runners-up in 2013.
