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Some reactions following India's 2-0 win against Kenya in the finals of the Intercontinental Cup 2018.
Updated : Jun 10, 2018, 11:47 PM IST
India beat Kenya 2-0 at the Mumbai Football Arena on Sunday to lift the Intercontinental Cup 2018. Indian captain Sunil Chhetri scored twice, in the 7th and 28th minute, as he led his side to a comfortable win.
Indian fans on Twitter congratulated the team specially the hero of the match Chhetri.
Here are some reactions following India's 2-0 win against Kenya in the finals of the Intercontinental Cup 2018:
Sports minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore was one of the first to congratulate the team on their victory.
What a wonderful day for @IndianFootball team and the fans across nation. India defeated Kenya 2-0 to lift the #IntercontinentalCup. Captain @ChetriSunil11 led from front brilliantly again. Well done team. India is Proud of you all. #INDvKEN pic.twitter.com/iyjfV7n9bh
— Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) June 10, 2018
Union minister Kiren Rijiju said, "India is no more a minnow football team. Congrats @IndianFootball for winning Intercontinental Cup 2018 & @chetrisunil11 for equalling Messi's record of 64 goals in international matches!!! Proud moment for every Indian"
India is no more a minnow football team. Congrats @IndianFootball for winning Intercontinental Cup 2018 & @chetrisunil11 for equalling Messi's record of 64 goals in international matches!!! Proud moment for every Indian pic.twitter.com/VdfcPFZ7TC
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) June 10, 2018
Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar tweeted: "Splendid performance from the #MenInBlue. Keep it up, @chetrisunil11 and the @IndianFootball team. You guys totally deserved this victory. Our support will always continue to be with you. #INDvKEN"
Splendid performance from the #MenInBlue. Keep it up, @chetrisunil11 and the @IndianFootball team. You guys totally deserved this victory. Our support will always continue to be with you. #INDvKEN pic.twitter.com/JxKYVlF8Ej
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) June 10, 2018
Virender Sehwag also praised the team: "Thank you @chetrisunil11 for giving the country so much to cherish. You were inspirational and I am sure this #IntercontinentalCup victory will help in ensuring that you guys play in a jam packed stadium . Congratulations @IndianFootball #INDvKEN"
Thank you @chetrisunil11 for giving the country so much to cherish. You were inspirational and I am sure this #IntercontinentalCup victory will help in ensuring that you guys play in a jam packed stadium . Congratulations @IndianFootball #INDvKEN pic.twitter.com/WADgZEd5rl
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) June 10, 2018
Premier League Tottenham Hotspur also congratulated Team India.
And they've done it! @IndianFootball are the winners of the #HeroInterContinentalCup! #AsianDream #INDvKEN pic.twitter.com/FIlYzz8aK5
— Tottenham Hotspur (@Spurs_India) June 10, 2018
Skipper Chhetri's club side Bengaluru FC also joined in the fun.
That's that from the Mumbai Football Arena! The @IndianFootball Team are #Champions of the 2018 #IntercontinentalCup, with two goals from the skipper guiding them to a 2-0 win over Kenya. #INDvKEN pic.twitter.com/yYUWh6CaYb
— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) June 10, 2018
Cricketer Mohammad Kaif tweeted: "Congratulations India on winning the #IntercontinentalCup in style. The captain @chetrisunil11 led from the front in style @IndianFootball #INDvKEN"
Congratulations India on winning the #IntercontinentalCup in style. The captain @chetrisunil11 led from the front in style @IndianFootball #INDvKEN pic.twitter.com/eyKzdwt7yN
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) June 10, 2018
Tennis ace Sania Mirza tweeted: "Yeahhhh Team @IndianFootball well done boys .."
Yeahhhh Team @IndianFootball well done boys .. @chetrisunil11
— Sania Mirza (@MirzaSania) June 10, 2018
Abhishek Bachchan wrote: "Champions!!!! Well done @IndianFootball for a great win. And well done to the supporters that turned up and sang throughout. Unbelievable atmosphere!"
Champions!!!!
— Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) June 10, 2018
Well done @IndianFootball for a great win.
And well done to the supporters that turned up and sang throughout. Unbelievable atmosphere!
Actor Ranveer Singh also congratulated the team: "So proud of the boys in blue! Took it all the way ! @chetrisunil11 leading from the front and bringing glory to @IndianFootball ! Brilliant ! #Champions #JaiHind #INDvKEN"
So proud of the boys in blue! Took it all the way ! @chetrisunil11 leading from the front and bringing glory to @IndianFootball ! Brilliant ! #Champions #JaiHind #INDvKEN
— Ranveer Singh (@RanveerOfficial) June 10, 2018
Actor Esha Gupta wrote: "So proud of our boys. Congratulations team India, and thank you our boys in blue for winning us the Intercontinental cup 2018"
So proud of our boys. Congratulations team India, and thank you our boys in blue for winning us the Intercontinental cup 2018 #INDvKEN @IndianFootball @chetrisunil11
— Esha Gupta (@eshagupta2811) June 10, 2018