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Intercontinental Cup 2019: Gritty India spoil Syria party with a draw

India managed a 1-1 draw against Syria in their final group game of the Intercontinental Cup 2019 on Tuesday at the TransStadia Arena, Ahmedabad.

Narender Gahlot gave India the lead in the 52nd minute but Syrian captain Firas AlKhatib equalised from the penalty spot in the 78th minute.

Igor Stimac once again made eight changes in the Indian starting XI in their final game of the tournament against Syria. Only Sunil Chhetri, Amarjit Singh and Pritam Kotal were retained from the last game.

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Syria made four changes in their must-win clash.