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17:01 (IST) 1 Sep 2025

India vs Iran CAFA Nations Cup Football LIVE: Sandhu takes heart from Grimsby

Indian football team goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu has pointed at fourth tier club Grimsby's victory over Manchester United in the League Cup as something that the Indian team can look at and take heart from ahead of their match against Iran. India are ranked 133rd in FIFA Rankings while Iran are 20th.

“I think only the three of us (Sandesh Jhingan, Udanta and himself) have played against Iran in this Indian squad, so we know what kind of a challenge they will pose,” said Sandhu before the game. "And of course, they have only gotten better over the years, playing in the World Cup on a regular basis. What we have learned playing against top opposition like Iran is that we have to make the most of our chances when they come by, and minimise our mistakes as much as we can, because such teams will punish any lapses.

“But the most important thing is to believe in the team and stay united at all times. We must follow the plans laid out by the coach with all honesty. We must make sure that we make life difficult for them. We must show bravery and desire. Nothing is impossible in football – the Grimsby vs Manchester United (match) was an example of that,” he added.

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