Goalkeeper Subrata Paul emerged hero as India beat Syria 5-4 via sudden death in the final to win the five-nation Nehru Cup football tournament at the Ambedkar stadium on Monday.
The teams were locked goalless at full-time and 1-1 after extra-time.
The 22-year-old Paul brought off three fine saves, including one in sudden-death, to help the hosts retain the title.
Climax Lawrence, Sunil Chhetri, Steven Dias, Anwar and Surkumar Singh were successful from the spot for India while Renedy Singh's sent the goalkeeper the wrong only to see his kick ricochet off the upright and the Syrian keeper easily saved Mehrajuddin Wadoo's attempt.
The victory gave India coach Bob Houghton a hat-trick of titles, having earlier guided the team to the last Nehru Cup crown in 2007 and AFC Cup Challenge in 2008.
The teams were locked goalless at full-time and 1-1 after extra-time.
The 22-year-old Paul brought off three fine saves, including one in sudden-death, to help the hosts retain the title.
Climax Lawrence, Sunil Chhetri, Steven Dias, Anwar and Surkumar Singh were successful from the spot for India while Renedy Singh's sent the goalkeeper the wrong only to see his kick ricochet off the upright and the Syrian keeper easily saved Mehrajuddin Wadoo's attempt.
The victory gave India coach Bob Houghton a hat-trick of titles, having earlier guided the team to the last Nehru Cup crown in 2007 and AFC Cup Challenge in 2008.
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