India thrashed 0-5 by UAE in Asian Games football

Incheon (South Korea), Sep 15 :

The Indian U-23 men’s football team continued its poor performance going down 0-5 to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the opening Group G match of the Asian Games here Monday.

It was a dominating performance by the UAE, who opened up a 3-0 lead in the first 20 minutes and held on to it till the break. UAE skipper Saeed Alkatheeri notched up a hat-trick, including two headers, while Al Ahbabi scored a brace to complete the rout.

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(IANS)