Goal-machine Sunil Chhetri reacts after India thrashes Thailand 4-1 in AFC Asian Cup

Indian football skipper Sunil Chhetri who scored a brace in the historic 4-1 win against Thailand said that the victory was more special after knowing he made a country proud even if it was for a day.

Considering the bigger picture, this is a good but small start. But I'll talk about just this game - it was bloody brilliant to be a part of the way my team went about things. And it's even more special knowing we made a country happy, even if it is only for a day.

— Sunil Chhetri (@chetrisunil11) January 6, 2019

The captain had scored in the 27th (penalty) and 46th minutes for his 66th and 67th goals to become the second highest international goal scorer among active players.

.@chetrisunil11: I said it before, we are not easy to play against. We are not the most technical team but we never stop fighting and that's why we won tonight!#BlueTigers #BackTheBlue #FanBannaPadega #THAIND

— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) January 6, 2019

Midfielder Anirudh Thap and substitute Jeje Lalpekhlua added to the goals to give India the 4-1 victory.

.@chetrisunil11: It (the win) feels good. All three teams have more experience than us. But the boys played very well today.#BlueTigers #BackTheBlue #FanBannaPadega #THAIND

— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) January 6, 2019

India also recorded its first victory in the Asian Cup since 1964.