Monday, July 23, 2007

India drubs Recreativo Agueda 3-0


Lisbon,July 23: Leading striker Bhaichung Bhutia scored a brace as Indian Football team registered a convincing 3-0 win against Portugal's third division side Recreativo Agueda at Estadio Municipal in Lisbon. Bhaichung's goal in 63rd and 86th min in the second half guided India to its first win in two matches on the Portugal trip yesterday. India was 1-0 up at the halftime through a goal scored by Manjit Singh in the 27th minute. India will now lock horns with another third division outfit AC Marinhense on Thursday before the final game against Estoril Praia on Saturday. In the opening match, India drew with second division side Odivelas FC 1-1