5) Stephen Constantine makes his case
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With the Indian Super League and I-League set to go into full swing over the next few months, India are not expected to play any other international friendlies anytime soon. What this also means is that Stephen Constantine’s time as the coach of the Indian football team might well be over with his contract running out in February next year. And if this was his farewell, he will certainly be going out in style.
However, this performance certainly gives the AIFF hierarchy food for thought regarding a contract extension. In the last year-and-a-half, Constantine has given debuts to 26 players and the faith is certainly being repaid.
There were calls for his head when the Indian team lost five on the bounce in the 2018 World Cup qualifiers last year. However, the last 10 games have seen them win eight. In fact, the last three games have seen them score 12 goals while conceding only two.
India surged up the FIFA rankings after defeating Laos 6-1 earlier this season and this victory will certainly have a similar effect.
