Juniors avenged last year`s defeat, says India coach Singh

Dhaka: On cloud nine after his boys clinched the SAFF championship title, India under-23 football coach

Sukhwinder Singh today said the junior players kept the winning momentum going and avenged last year`s loss. "It`s very nice. I am very happy and this is a proud moment for the country. Boys have done it this year where we failed last year," an elated Singh told agency. "The boys did an extremely wonderful job and continued the process of winning. I am very happy," Singh said. India defeated Maldives 3-1 via penalty shootout in the summit clash here to claim their fifth crown. Bengal have eight points from five outings, while Delhi have 15 points from an identical number of matches. PTI