India Qualify for Asia Cup

AFC Challenge Cup final against Tajikistan, India coach Sunil Chhetri scored a hattrick and Bhaichung Bhutia added another in the 19th. Fatkhullo Falkuloev found the consolation goal in the 44th minute with a superb 25 yard pile driver. Supporters had started thronging the stadium since noon. The long queue outside would have pleased Houghton and his boys no end when they reached the ground a couple of hours later. India coach Bob Houghton had stressed on the importance of a vociferous crowd support in big games. Now Indians are Qualify for Asia Cup in Qatar.