Intercontinental Cup 2018: India vs New Zealand, 5 Talking Points

#4 Goalkeeping error gifts Sunil a freak goal

Sunil Chhetri

Continuing with his impeccable goal scoring form, India's captain scored yet another goal, giving India that elusive opening goal. That he had no idea about it is all together another story worth writing about.

New Zealand's third choice goal-keeper, Michale Cornelis gifted Sunil a freak goal. His poor clearance was smashed right onto Chhetri's body and zipped back into his own goal. Credit to the striker though for closing down the space and pressurising Michale into clearing the ball first time.

India's lead didn't last long though. In form,Sarpreet Singh played in a defence splitting through ball for De Jong who coolly slotted his shot past Amrinder Singh to give his side a crucial equaliser.