India defeated Afghanistan 2-1 to lift the 2015 SAFF Cup in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday. Afghanistan took the lead in the 70th minute from Zubayr Amiri, but it was cancelled just after 3 minutes by India’s Jeje Lalpekhlua.
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Indian captain Sunil Chhetri then rose to the challenge as he scored the winner in the 10th minute of the extra-time to give India a sweet revenge of their 2013 final loss to Afghanistan.
Here are the best Twitter reactions from the game.
What a way to start the New Year. What a win. What a performance by the lads. #BackTheBlue #INDvAFG
This match was matter of State importance for Afghanistan: 8 ministers of Government were present in Trivandrum to watch the final #INDvAFG
Champions! Goals from @chetrisunil11 and @jejefanai seal the deal for us. #SAFFSuzukiCup #BackTheBlue #INDvAFG #podumachigoalu
Pres. @AshrafGhani watching final match between Afghanistan and India #SAFF
Our team lost a tough, hard-fought game. But they played with dignity and won hearts back home throughout the tournament. Congrats india.
Fantastic result for a team that saw a few changes over the past year. Due credit to @StephenConstan with so little time to work. #INDvAFG
https://twitter.com/nsmlive/status/683675586884075520
FULL TIME! Team India win the 2015 #SAFFSuzukiCup after a 2-1 victory against Afghanistan! Congratulations @AiffMedia! #INDvAFG #BackTheBlue
FT: #India are crowned Champions of #SAFFSuzukiCup 2015 as they defeat Afghanistan 2-1 in the Finals. #BackTheBlue #INDvAFG
Kudos to fans in #Thiruvananthapuram too. Came in numbers to #BackTheBlue #SAFFsuzukicup #INDvAFG #Indianfootball
VIDEO: @AiffMedia players celebrating with @StephenConstan after their #SAFFSuzukiCup triumph!
.@chetrisunil11 wins the Most Valuable Player Award for #SAFFSuzukiCup 2015!
The moment the captain rises above the rest and leads his nation to glory. @chetrisunil11 #SAFFSuzukiCup
Great scenes here in Trivandrum as the hosts celebrate their win with their passionate fans! #SAFFSuzukiCup
.@AiffMedia lift the #SAFFSuzukiCup trophy!! Congratulations India!
Congratulations to @AiffMedia who are crowned the #SAFFSuzukiCup Champions of 2015!
https://twitter.com/lfcindia/status/683676194596732928
Go Team India! 👊🏆 #BackTheBlue x.com/aiffmedia/stat…
FT: #India are crowned Champions of #SAFFSuzukiCup 2015 as they defeat Afghanistan 2-1 in the Finals. #BackTheBlue #INDvAFG
On behalf of #AIFF I announce a bonus of 50000 dollars above the 50000 dollars prize money to the team. @AiffMedia #IndianFootball