Zambia Thrash India by 5-0 ahead of SAFF championship 2011!!!

India’s confidence ahead of the SAFF Championship would certainly have taken a beating following their 5-0 defeat at the hands of Zambia at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Goa on Tuesday.

Musakanya Bwalya was the star of the match with a hat-trick within 21 minutes which sealed the victory for his side.

The international friendly match played  at the Jawaharal Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, before the SAFF championship was the crucial match for India to gain its confidence.
The Indian team led by midfielder Steven Dias conceeded the first goal in the 15th minute, when Jimmy Chisenga found the back of the net for Zambia.
Joseph Sitali doubled the lead, while Bruce Musakanya scored a hat trick to make it 5-0 in favour of the visitors, who are ranked 79th in the FIFA World Ranking.

Goals:

Jimmy Chisenga 14′ 

Sitali Mushumba 55′ 

Musakanya Bwalya 69′ 

Musakanya Bwalya 72′ 

Musakanya Bwalya 90′