1995 Nehru Cup

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1995 Nehru Cup
Tournament details
Host countryIndia
Teams5 (from 2 confederations)
Venue(s)1 (in 1 host city)
Final positions
Champions Iraq (1st title)
Runners-up Russia U20
Tournament statistics
Matches played11
Goals scored26 (2.36 per match)
1993
1997

1995 Nehru Cup was held in Calcutta. This was the third time that Calcutta hosted Nehru Cup.[1] and the 11th edition of the cup. The participating teams were Iraq, Russia U-20, Thailand, Uzbekistan U-20, India. Iraq won the tournament, defeating Russia U-20 1–0 in the final match, played at the Salt Lake Stadium.[2] Baichung Bhutia, the future star striker for India debuted in this tourney and scored one goal for India in the tournament.[3]

Matches

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1  Iraq 4 2 2 0 7 3 +4 8 Final
2 Russia Russia U20 4 2 2 0 6 2 +4 8
3  Thailand 4 1 1 2 7 5 +2 4
4  India 4 1 1 2 2 9 −7 4
5 Uzbekistan Uzbekistan U20 4 1 0 3 2 6 −4 3
Updated to match(es) played on unknown. Source:[citation needed]



India 0–5 Thailand
Report Phanuwat Yinphan
Kovid Foythong
Somrrit Ornsomjit
Cherdai Suwannang


India 1–1 Iraq
Tousif Jamal Report Obeid

Iraq 3–1 Thailand
Report



Russia U20 Russia3–0 India
Report

Final

Winners

 1995 Nehru Cup Champion 

Iraq
First title

References

  1. ^ "The complete A-Z of Nehru Cup 2012 - Goal.com". Archived from the original on 8 June 2014. Retrieved 3 September 2012.
  2. ^ "Nehru Cup 1995".
  3. ^ "The Indian Senior Team at the 1995 Calcutta Nehru Cup".