Twitter goes berserk as India defeat Thailand in AFC Asian Cup 2019

The Blue Tigers registered their first win in the tournament after 55 years.

It was a historic night for Indian football fans all around the globe, as the Blue Tigers hammered Thailand 1-4 in their Asian Cup opener. it was a result which most of the supporters didn't think of at the start of the encounter.

Following the win, Twitter erupted big time as the Indians registered their first win in the tournament after 54 long years, which also happens to be their biggest win ever in the history of the tournament. It was indeed a great night for Stephen Constantine and his Blue Tigers, who definitely justified their nickname and fought till the final whistle.

Talisman Sunil Chhetri scored a brace for India and set up play on the third. Anirudh Thapa scored his first goal in India colours and even the out-of-form Jeje Lalpekhlua scored a stunner after coming on from the bench. Pronay Halder, Subhasish Bose, Ashique Kuruniyan were also very instrumental in their different roles on the night and it was an exceptional second half performance from the Indian side to kick-start their campaign on a high.

Twitter exploded with delight from Indian fans and even some of the Thais showed the courtesy to congratulate Chhetri and his men for their exceptional display. From hardcore Indian football fans to celebrities, from journalists to sportspersons, all of India came together to congratulate the Indian football team on this historic occasion.

Congratulations Team India @IndianFootball for beating Thailand 4- 1 and for the first win in AFCAsianCup in 55 Years. #BackTheBlue pic.twitter.com/0Yaj0Krk6i

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) January 6, 2019

An important day for the Blue Tigers in the @afcasiancup. Wishing the whole squad & my @bengalurufc teammates @GurpreetGK, @UdantaK, @chetrisunil11 bhai all best for the matches. #BackTheBlue

— Rahul Bheke (@RahulBheke) January 6, 2019

I know the daily sacrifices these boys make. I know how much they care when others don’t. I know that they know today is their day! @BluePilgrims@IndianFootball#BackTheBlue#AsianCuppic.twitter.com/iD55PvO9De

— Joe Morrison (@joefooty) January 6, 2019

WHAT A MATCH! CONGRATS #BlueTigers@IndianFootball for your BIGGEST EVER @afcasiancup victory! When grit and passion meet hard work and talent, magic happens!Keep it up! May you WIN the tournament!#BackTheBlue#AsianDream

— Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) January 6, 2019

I'll celebrate like this for our victory! C'mon @indianfootball we are with you. #WeCanDoIt Jai Hind ???????? #BackTheBlue#BlueTigers#AsianDreampic.twitter.com/hehCsLIl61

— Bajrang Punia (@BajrangPunia) January 6, 2019

The @FAThailand rejected India for a friendly 8 months ago. They didn't think that India were a challenge big enough for them then. Tonight, our boys answered them with 4 goals. Do not write us off.@IndianFootball #BackTheBlue #AsianCup2019 #THAIND @afcasiancup @StarFootball pic.twitter.com/y9KfE8MywL

— Manjappada KBFC Fans (@kbfc_manjappada) January 6, 2019

Get in! #BackTheBlue #THAIND @afcasiancup

— ErikPaartalu (@ErikPaartalu) January 6, 2019

What a performance by the @IndianFootball !! ???????????? This team definitely making an impact for generations to come! Wonderful goals by @chetrisunil11 @jejefanai and @AnirudhThapa ???????? #BackTheBlue #AFCAsianCup2019 #BlueTigers pic.twitter.com/3D3PaJXESP

— Gokulam Kerala FC (@GokulamKeralaFC) January 6, 2019

Like what I’m seeing from @IndianFootball here. Ashique causing problems down the left, the team playing with intensity and Thailand absolutely rattled. #THAvIND#AsianCup2019@FOXSportsAsia

— JohnDykes (@JohnDykesFC) January 6, 2019

What a night. Tears in my eyes ????????Spread the news guys . Indian football is back #THAvIND#AFCAsianCup2019#Indianfootball@fni@anant174

— Pradeep Jain (@pradeep_jain_23) January 6, 2019

What a second half performance by #IndianFootball !!No one expected India to beat #thailand with a performance of a decade. This is a historic result for India in #AsianCup2019 and #Chettri early second half goal made all the difference. Congratulations!! #India#THAvIND

— Shaji Prabhakaran (@Shaji4Football) January 6, 2019

Proper schooled us tonight. Better than #AM29. Chhetri fc eating gucci ???? pic.twitter.com/OuW53TLspp

— Frank ???????????????? (@PrimeRuben__) January 6, 2019

I want to know what Constantine told his team in half time...#THAIND #AsianCup2019

— Nikhil Naz (@NikhilNaz) January 6, 2019

Well done @IndianFootball, What a fantastic start to #AsianCup2019. It was so thrilling to watch you guys scoring those goals. #THAIND pic.twitter.com/DF3F2uVpwe

— Suresh Raina???????? (@ImRaina) January 6, 2019

The last time we won a match at the AFC Asian Cup, Man hadn’t landed on moon India was yet to have its second PM (Nehru has just died)Internet didn’t existOur next two opponents (UAE & BHR) weren’t independent countries Can’t get more historic IMO #AsianCup2019

— Aniket Mishra (@aniketmishra299) January 6, 2019

????????????❄️ Cool as you like from @chetrisunil11 ❄️???????????????? pic.twitter.com/FaPfb6eMlB

— #AsianCup2019 (@afcasiancup) January 7, 2019

Indian Cricket team's first Test series win in Australia ✅@IndianFootball team's first AFC Asian Cup finals win in 55 years ✅Congratulations to Team India on the historic achievements for Indian sport ???????? ???? pic.twitter.com/LtYhqiHVA8

— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) January 7, 2019

Congratulations Team India for making us proud. You keep getting better @chettrisunil11All the best! #AsianDream pic.twitter.com/52AeWVu9mj

— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) January 7, 2019

T 3050 - India beats Thailand in AFC Football tournament .. 4-1 .. apparently Indian teams first win in such a tournament since 1964 !! Congratulations Indian team & Sunil Chhetri .. its about time , and its time for INDIA !!????????????????????????????????????????????????

— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) January 6, 2019

Well done @IndianFootball, What a fantastic start to #AsianCup2019. It was so thrilling to watch you guys scoring those goals. #THAIND pic.twitter.com/DF3F2uVpwe

— Suresh Raina???????? (@ImRaina) January 6, 2019

????????????@chetrisunil11 after netting a double in @IndianFootball's 4-1 win against Thailand at the #AsianCup2019 ⚽️⚽️It took his international scoring tally to 67 goals ????pic.twitter.com/oJ2Gqv0T0k

— FIFA.com (@FIFAcom) January 6, 2019

We've grown up to narratives of Indian teams struggling in the second half. So it's great to see @IndianFootball outclassing the more fancied Thai in the business end of this game.#Asiancup2019

— Snehal Pradhan (@SnehalPradhan) January 6, 2019

Congratulations to the @IndianFootball team on their 4-1 victory over Thailand in the @afcasiancup opener ????????????????????????#THAIND pic.twitter.com/pWq4Tsor0O

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) January 6, 2019

Congratulations to team @IndianFootball on conquering their #AFCAsianCup opener with a decimating win over Thailand ????????#BackTheBlue #BlueTigers #THAIND????: AFC Media pic.twitter.com/H5UlpKDMD8

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Constantine's Blue Tigers will play their next game against hosts UAE on 10th January followed by their last group fixture against Bahrain on 14th.