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India Prepares for Battle Against Asian Giants Iran at CAFA Nations Cup | Sports-Games
India aims to build on its first win against Tajikistan in 17 years as it prepares to face higher-ranked Iran in the CAFA Nations Cup, focusing on unity and minimizing errors.
- After last week's win over Tajikistan, Khalid Jamil said the result was `a huge motivation` as India men's national team prepares for Monday's clash with IR Iran at Hisor Central Stadium, having two days to recover.
- After beating Tajikistan last week, India men's national team secured their first win over the host nation in 17 years, with Khalid Jamil crediting team unity across technical, non-technical and medical staff.
- Muhammed Uvais' long throws disrupted Tajikistan's box, creating goals for Rahul Bheke and Anwar Ali, while Gurpreet Singh Sandhu made a penalty save and Sandesh Jhingan scored and earned Player of the Match.
- Khalid Jamil will aim to keep India's positive start intact while using CAFA games to prepare the Blue Tigers for upcoming qualifiers and their AFC Asian Cup qualification aim.
- Given the 4-2 historical head-to-head lead, IR Iran arrive as clear favourites after a 3-1 win over Afghanistan and are seen as Asia's top team in India's group.
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India stand united in the face of Iran challenge
The senior Indian men's national team, after defeating hosts Tajikistan last week, are now winding up for the clash against Asian giants Iran in the CAFA Nations Cup, at the Hisor Central Stadium in Hisor, Tajikistan, which will kick off on Monday, as per the official website of All India Football Federation (AIFF).
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