Anirudh Thapa Scores Equalizer for India Against Uruguay
· Sports · Sportstar, Times of India
Midfielder Anirudh Thapa scored the equalizing goal for India in a FIFA international friendly match against Uruguay in Kolkata on Tuesday. The goal came after Uruguay's Darwin Nunez had opened the scoring from a penalty spot. Thapa, who currently plays for Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the Indian Super League, has now netted five goals in over 60 international appearances. The match was temporarily paused due to lightning strikes in the area. Thapa is the second Indian player to score against Uruguay, following Manas Bhattacharya, who achieved the feat during the 1982 Nehru Cup.
Why it matters
The goal marks a significant individual achievement for Thapa against a high-profile international side, highlighting the competitive progress of the Indian national football team.
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