Nehru Cup International Football Tournament 2007
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The 2007 Nehru Cup International Football Tournament also known as the ONGC Nehru Cup due to the competition's sponsorship by ONGC
, was the 13th edition of the Nehru Cup a tournament organized by the All India Football Federation
since 1982. It was the first Nehru Cup after a ten year break from 1997 to 2007.
The tournament was played in the round-robin league format and the final was slated for August 29 in which India defeated Syria to claim its first title. Along with the host nation India
, Cambodia
, Bangladesh
, Syria
and Kyrgyzstan
also competed in the 13-day tournament at the refurbished Ambedkar Stadium
, where new floodlights have been put up specially for this tournament.
The total prize money of the tournament was $100,000. The champion team takes away a prize of $40,000, the runners-up receive $20,000 while the third place team will get $10,000. The winning team of every match received $2,500.
had produced a wonderful performance in the match. Most of the game was played on the Cambodian side of the pitch. It was expected that India was going to take this one and they did with their second biggest recorded victory. Steven Dias
was "Man of the match".
Syria started this tournament with a 2-0 victory over Bangladesh, followed by three consecutive wins over Kyrgyzstan, hosts India and Cambodia. The four wins saw Syria topping the round-roubin standings with a perfect record of 12 out of 12 points. They experienced Syrian side was led by their best goalscorers Zyad Chaabo
, who scored 5 out of 14 goals for his team and Maher Al Sayed
with four goals.
Hosts India, after beating Cambodia, enjoyed another win over neighbouring Bangladesh. After losing to Syira, the decisive game for the second final spot was held between the Indian team and Kyrgyzstan. India won that game 3-0 and advanced. The goals were scored by the Indian forwards Baichung Bhutia, Sunil Chhetri and Abhishek Yadav
. This defeat saw the Central Asian side finishing third, while Bangladesh and Cambodia finished fourth and fifth place respectively having played a 1 all draw in their game.
The Nehru Cup final between India and Syria was held on August 29, 2007 in New Delhi. India defeated their opponents 1-0 thanks to a goal from N. P. Pradeep
and won their first ever Nehru Cup trophy. The Indian team received 40,000 US-Dollar for winning this tournament.
All games of the tournament were broadcast live by Zee Sports
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4 goals: Sunil Chhetri Maher Al Sayed
3 goals: Baichung Bhutia
2 goals: Steven Dias
N. P. Pradeep
Hurshil Lutfullaev
Ruslan Djamshidov
Mohamed Al Zeno
1 goal: Mohammed Abul Hussain Teab Vathanak
Chin Chum
1 goal: Hok Sotitya Keo Kasal Chan Rithy
Abhishek Yadav
Krishnan Nair Ajayan
Talant Samsaliev
Bakyt Mamatov Vadim Harchenko
Ibrahim Al Hasan
Aatef Jenyat
Khaled Mansoor Al Baba
Own goals Ali Diab (playing against Kyrgyzstan)
IND vs CAM Maher Al Sayed
BAN vs SYR Hok Sotitya KGZ vs CAM Subrata Pal
IND vs BAN Maher Al Sayed
SYR vs KGZ Mohammed Abul Hussain BAN vs CAM Zyad Chaabo
IND vs SYR Hurshil Lutfullaev
BAN vs KGZ Mahmoud Al Amenah
CAM vs SYR Steven Dias
IND vs KGZ Mahesh Gawli
IND vs SYR, Final
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, was the 13th edition of the Nehru Cup a tournament organized by the All India Football Federation
All India Football Federation
The All India Football Federation is the organisation which manages the game of association football in India. It administers the running of the India national football team and also controls the I-League, India's premier domestic club competition, in addition to various other competitions and...
since 1982. It was the first Nehru Cup after a ten year break from 1997 to 2007.
The tournament was played in the round-robin league format and the final was slated for August 29 in which India defeated Syria to claim its first title. Along with the host nation India
India national football team
The Indian national football team is the national football team of India and is governed by the All India Football Federation. It is a member of the Asian Football Confederation. Since 1948, the AIFF has been affiliated with FIFA, the international governing body for football. In 1954, AIFF became...
, Cambodia
Cambodia national football team
The Cambodia national football team is the national team of Cambodia and is controlled by the Football Federation of Cambodia . It was known as the Khmer Republic national football team from 1970 to 1975. It finished fourth in the 1972 Asian Cup, but is currently one of the weakest teams in the...
, Bangladesh
Bangladesh national football team
The Bangladesh national football team is the national team of Bangladesh controlled by the Bangladesh Football Federation. It is a member of the Asian Football Confederation and has yet to qualify for the World Cup finals...
, Syria
Syria national football team
The Syria national football team represents Syria in association football and is controlled by the Syrian Football Association, the governing body for football in Syria. Syria's home grounds are Abbasiyyin Stadium and Aleppo International Stadium...
and Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan national football team
The Kyrgyzstan national football team is the national team of Kyrgyzstan and is controlled by the Football Federation of Kyrgyz Republic.-History:...
also competed in the 13-day tournament at the refurbished Ambedkar Stadium
Ambedkar Stadium
Ambedkar Stadium is a stadium in New Delhi, India. The stadium is named in honour of B. R. Ambedkar, the famous dalit leader and chairman of the Indian constituent assembly. It opened in 2007 and has a listed capacity of 20,000. It is currently used for football matches...
, where new floodlights have been put up specially for this tournament.
The total prize money of the tournament was $100,000. The champion team takes away a prize of $40,000, the runners-up receive $20,000 while the third place team will get $10,000. The winning team of every match received $2,500.
Discussion
The Nehru Cup campaign started with an Indian 6-0 victory over the less experienced Cambodian side. India's Sunil Chhetri and Steven Dias had a great game, each of them netting twice. Baichung BhutiaBaichung Bhutia
Baichung Bhutia is an ex Indian footballer. He is currently contracted by the club he owns, United Sikkim. He is considered to be the torchbearer of Indian football in the international arena. He plays for United Sikkim FC. He is often nicknamed the Sikkimese Sniper because of his shooting skills...
had produced a wonderful performance in the match. Most of the game was played on the Cambodian side of the pitch. It was expected that India was going to take this one and they did with their second biggest recorded victory. Steven Dias
Steven Dias
Steven Benedic Dias is an Indian professional football player currently playing for Churchill Brothers S.C. of the I-League. An attacking midfielder who plays on the wings, he is known for his long range shooting, crossing and passing...
was "Man of the match".
Zyad Chaabo
Zyad Barakat Chaabo is a Syrian football player who is currently playing for Al-Wahda in the Syrian Premier League...
, who scored 5 out of 14 goals for his team and Maher Al Sayed
Maher Al Sayed
Maher Al Sayed is a Syrian football player who is currently playing for Al-Jaish in the Syrian Premier League.-Goals for Senior National Team:-External links:...
with four goals.
Hosts India, after beating Cambodia, enjoyed another win over neighbouring Bangladesh. After losing to Syira, the decisive game for the second final spot was held between the Indian team and Kyrgyzstan. India won that game 3-0 and advanced. The goals were scored by the Indian forwards Baichung Bhutia, Sunil Chhetri and Abhishek Yadav
Abhishek Yadav
Abhishek Yadav is an Indian professional footballer. Yadav plays forward or on the wing for Mumbai F.C. which participates in India's I-League. Abhishek is known for his ability in the air as he stands at 6'2" tall.-Club career:...
. This defeat saw the Central Asian side finishing third, while Bangladesh and Cambodia finished fourth and fifth place respectively having played a 1 all draw in their game.
The Nehru Cup final between India and Syria was held on August 29, 2007 in New Delhi. India defeated their opponents 1-0 thanks to a goal from N. P. Pradeep
N. P. Pradeep
Naduparambil Pappachen Pradeep is an Indian footballer. A defender by trade, Pradeep hails from Thodupuzha, Idukki district in Kerala. He was also the captain of India's U23 team. Pradeep plays for Mohun Bagan of the I-League.-Career:...
and won their first ever Nehru Cup trophy. The Indian team received 40,000 US-Dollar for winning this tournament.
All games of the tournament were broadcast live by Zee Sports
Zee Sports
TEN Action+ is a 24-hour sports channel dedicated to Football. The channel is owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises owned Taj Television India which is part of the Essel Group. Ten Action+ is the third channel launched by the network after TEN Sports and TEN Cricket...
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Group Stage
Teams in green field progress to the Final.| Team | Pts | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 4 | ||
| 9 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 3 | ||
| 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 10 | −2 | |
| 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 | −6 | |
| 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 16 | −11 |
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Final
Goalscorers
5 goals: Zyad ChaaboZyad Chaabo
Zyad Barakat Chaabo is a Syrian football player who is currently playing for Al-Wahda in the Syrian Premier League...
4 goals: Sunil Chhetri Maher Al Sayed
Maher Al Sayed
Maher Al Sayed is a Syrian football player who is currently playing for Al-Jaish in the Syrian Premier League.-Goals for Senior National Team:-External links:...
3 goals: Baichung Bhutia
Baichung Bhutia
Baichung Bhutia is an ex Indian footballer. He is currently contracted by the club he owns, United Sikkim. He is considered to be the torchbearer of Indian football in the international arena. He plays for United Sikkim FC. He is often nicknamed the Sikkimese Sniper because of his shooting skills...
2 goals: Steven Dias
Steven Dias
Steven Benedic Dias is an Indian professional football player currently playing for Churchill Brothers S.C. of the I-League. An attacking midfielder who plays on the wings, he is known for his long range shooting, crossing and passing...
N. P. Pradeep
N. P. Pradeep
Naduparambil Pappachen Pradeep is an Indian footballer. A defender by trade, Pradeep hails from Thodupuzha, Idukki district in Kerala. He was also the captain of India's U23 team. Pradeep plays for Mohun Bagan of the I-League.-Career:...
Hurshil Lutfullaev
Hurshil Lutfullaev
Hurshil Lutfullaev is a Kyrgyzstani footballer. He is a member of the Kyrgyzstan national football team.-Goals for Senior National Team:-References:*...
Ruslan Djamshidov
Ruslan Djamshidov
Ruslan Djamshidov is a Kyrgyzstani footballer who is a striker for SKA-Shoro Bishkek. He is a member of the Kyrgyzstan national football team.-Goals for Senior National Team:-References:*...
Mohamed Al Zeno
Mohamed Al Zeno
Mohamed Al Zeno is a Syrian professional footballer who plays for Al-Karamah, which competes in the Syrian Premier League the top division in Syria..-Early career:...
1 goal: Mohammed Abul Hussain Teab Vathanak
Teab Vathanak
Teab Vathanak is a footballer for Nagacorp FC in the Cambodian League 1.Although he plays as a Midfielder for club he has mainly been used as a striker for the Cambodia national football team, earning 43 caps and scoring 12 goals. Vathanak made 2 appearances in the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifying...
Chin Chum
1 goal: Hok Sotitya Keo Kasal Chan Rithy
Chan Rithy
Chan Rithy is a footballer for Surin FC in the Thailand Regional League Division 2. He plays as a Midfielder for club.-International goals:-Honours:*2008 Cambodian League Winner*2008 Hun Sen Cup Winner...
Abhishek Yadav
Abhishek Yadav
Abhishek Yadav is an Indian professional footballer. Yadav plays forward or on the wing for Mumbai F.C. which participates in India's I-League. Abhishek is known for his ability in the air as he stands at 6'2" tall.-Club career:...
Krishnan Nair Ajayan
Krishnan Nair Ajayan
Krishnan Ajayan Nair is an Indian football player. He plays for Chirag United Club Kerala in the I-League in India as a Midfielder.-Career:Ajayan has previously played for Viva Kerala FC...
Talant Samsaliev
Talant Samsaliev
Talant Samsaliev is a Kyrgyzstani footballer who plays for Dordoi Bishkek. He is a member of the Kyrgyzstan national football team.-Goals for Senior National Team:-References:*...
Bakyt Mamatov Vadim Harchenko
Vadim Harchenko
Vadim Harchenko, , born on 28 May 1984, is a Kyrgyzstani footballer who is a midfielder of Dordoi Bishkek. He was member of the Kyrgyzstan national football team. In 2006 he was named Midfielder of the Year in Kyrgyzstan. He switched to Russian nationality in July 2011, and is no more eligible to...
Ibrahim Al Hasan
Ibrahim Al Hasan
Ibrahim Al Hasan is a Syrian football player who is currently playing for Teshrin in the Syrian Premier League.-Goals for Senior National Team:-External links:...
Aatef Jenyat
Aatef Jenyat
Aatef Jenyat is a Syrian professional footballer who plays currently for Shabab Al Ordon in the Jordan League.-Club career:Jenyat began his career as a youth at Al-Karamah and made his professional debut in 2004...
Khaled Mansoor Al Baba
Khaled Mansoor Al Baba
Khaled Mansoor Al Baba is a Syrian football player who is currently playing for Al Ramtha in the Jordan League.-International goals:-External links:*...
Own goals Ali Diab (playing against Kyrgyzstan)
Man of the Match
Steven DiasSteven Dias
Steven Benedic Dias is an Indian professional football player currently playing for Churchill Brothers S.C. of the I-League. An attacking midfielder who plays on the wings, he is known for his long range shooting, crossing and passing...
IND vs CAM Maher Al Sayed
Maher Al Sayed
Maher Al Sayed is a Syrian football player who is currently playing for Al-Jaish in the Syrian Premier League.-Goals for Senior National Team:-External links:...
BAN vs SYR Hok Sotitya KGZ vs CAM Subrata Pal
Subrata Pal
Subrata Pal , often known as Subrata Paul, is an Indian football player, currently the goalkeeper of India national football team and Pune FC...
IND vs BAN Maher Al Sayed
Maher Al Sayed
Maher Al Sayed is a Syrian football player who is currently playing for Al-Jaish in the Syrian Premier League.-Goals for Senior National Team:-External links:...
SYR vs KGZ Mohammed Abul Hussain BAN vs CAM Zyad Chaabo
Zyad Chaabo
Zyad Barakat Chaabo is a Syrian football player who is currently playing for Al-Wahda in the Syrian Premier League...
IND vs SYR Hurshil Lutfullaev
Hurshil Lutfullaev
Hurshil Lutfullaev is a Kyrgyzstani footballer. He is a member of the Kyrgyzstan national football team.-Goals for Senior National Team:-References:*...
BAN vs KGZ Mahmoud Al Amenah
Mahmoud Al Amenah
Mahmoud Amnah is a Syrian international footballer. He currently plays for Rah Ahan, which competes in the Iran Pro League, the top division in Iran. He plays as a midfielder, wearing the shirt with number 17 for Rah Ahan.-Club career:-International Career Stats:Al Amenah has been a regular for...
CAM vs SYR Steven Dias
Steven Dias
Steven Benedic Dias is an Indian professional football player currently playing for Churchill Brothers S.C. of the I-League. An attacking midfielder who plays on the wings, he is known for his long range shooting, crossing and passing...
IND vs KGZ Mahesh Gawli
Mahesh Gawli
Mahesh Gawli is an Indian footballer. Gawli began playing football at the age of eight as a holding midfielder for Assumpta High School-Early days:He was selected for the Goa U-12 side that beat Japan U-12 side at home...
IND vs SYR, Final