BANGALORE: India finally tasted victory after five straight losses in their 2018 football World Cup qualifying campaign as they beat Guam by a solitary goal here today.
The victory came despite India playing whole of the second half with 10 men after Sehnaj Singh was sent off for a dangerous tackle in the 41st minute in the Group D match which was played under constant drizzle and slippery conditions.
Robin Singh scored the all-important goal in the 10th minute at the Kanteerava Stadium to give India three points.
Despite the win, India still occupy the bottom of the five-team group with three points while Guam are just above them on seven points.
India are already out of contention for a final round berth for the 2018 World Cup but today’s win has put them in a good position to qualify for the 2019 Asian Cup. (AGENCIES)
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