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Intercontinental Cup 2019: Experimental India collapse against DPR Korea

India went down 5-2 against DPR Korea in their second match of the Intercontinental Cup on Saturday at the TransStadia Arena, Ahmedabad.

Igor Stimac made nine changes in the Indian starting XI which suffered a 4-2 defeat against Tajikistan in the tournament opener. Only Sunil Chhetri and Amarjit Singh kept their place. ATK forward Jobby Justin, who had replaced Chhetri in the last game in the 87th minute, started today.

There were three changes in the DPR Korea side which lost 5-2 against Syria in their first match. The two fullbacks Thong and Chang along with misfiring striker Kim Yong Il made way for Hong Song, Kim Bom and Ri Jin.