New Zealand Hammers India 5-0 In International Friendly
· Sports · Sportstar, Indian Express
The Indian men's football team suffered a heavy 0-5 defeat against New Zealand in an international friendly held in Auckland on Thursday. New Zealand captain Chris Wood scored once, while Jesse Randall netted a brace to help the hosts dominate the match from start to finish. The latest loss extends a difficult run for head coach Khalid Jamil, with the Blue Tigers having conceded 11 goals while scoring just one in their last two matches. India is scheduled to play another friendly against New Zealand as part of the tour. The match also marked one of the final fixtures for outgoing New Zealand head coach Darren Bazeley.
Why it matters
The heavy defeat heaps pressure on head coach Khalid Jamil and exposes deep defensive vulnerabilities in the national team setup.
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