Outclassed technically, physically, strategically - Twitter reacts to India’s loss against Syria in Intercontinental Cup 2024

By Alen Philip Mathew

Alen Philip Mathew has been a correspondent for Kerala Blasters, covering Indian football and Indian Super League for Khel Now since 2021.

Published at :September 9, 2024 at 10:39 PM

Modified at :September 9, 2024 at 10:40 PM

Outclassed technically, physically, strategically - Twitter reacts to India’s loss against Syria in Intercontinental Cup 2024

(Courtesy : AIFF media)

Fans took to social media to express their disappointment on Indian football team.

India’s second match in the Intercontinental Cup against Syria, held at the Gachibowli Stadium, left fans utterly disappointed and frustrated. The 3-0 defeat, with Syria scoring their third goal in the dying minutes of the match, sealed a bitter night for the Indian supporters.

There were no positive factors from India’s performance, as they failed to find the back of the net and showed a lack of energy and fight across the field.

No Positives to Take Away

Fans quickly turned to social media, especially X (formerly Twitter), to express their anger and frustration. Many felt that India’s performance had nothing positive to offer, with some criticizing the players for lacking energy and fight from the players.

Watching Indian football matches is exhausting. Literally the most bum team in the world right now pic.twitter.com/xuCTn8bEWw
— Akshai (@Akayu06430392) September 9, 2024

It's never about Manolo or Stimac. It's about the players. They have 0 interest to contribute to the team. Why? Cause the value Club football more. They're scared to get injuried. Shame on such players. Without the mindset changing, we aren't reaching anywhere. #IndianFootball pic.twitter.com/G6dsAo5wse
— Kevin (@kevbmat) September 9, 2024

Thank you Indian Football team for giving another disastrous performance. I have nothing to say rather than just thanking them . #INDSYR #IndianFootball
— Kshitij Dhankar 🇮🇳✨️ (@KshitijDhankar) September 9, 2024

No coordination, No hunger, No results#IndianFootball
— ALEN 07 (@ALEN__07) September 9, 2024

Don't know when we will get rid of this pain💔#IndianFootball
— 𝗨𝗧𝗗_𝗥𝗢𝗛𝗔𝗡_𝗘𝗕 (@hanzz_0211) September 9, 2024

Not a good day for #IndianFootball Did Syria even play their best XI?
— Shaggy B (@shaggybirkar) September 9, 2024

It's been a year india have scored a open play goal ffs #Indianfootball
— -901- (@kakarla_7) September 9, 2024

Fraudwatch Day 2 Successfull 😊#IndianFootball pic.twitter.com/CRzjgrUILR
— forhan💎 (@relicF14) September 9, 2024

Criticism of Players Performance

Fans were very vocal about the player’s poor showing. There was a lot of criticism for the team’s lack of intensity, with many pointing out how the players appeared weak and unmotivated during the game. The inability to make effective passes or create any real chances to score left the fans very frustrated.

A war torn country defeating, crushing Indian Football team shows the pathetic condition of our players. What a waste!I have seen better players on Bandra streets. Syria has proved a point of here to the world. It's the mindset. #IndvsSyria #IntercontinentalCup #Indianfootball
— Ajay Mourya (@ajay_mourya15) September 9, 2024

Outclassed Technically Outclassed Physically Outclassed Strategically Syria 🇸🇾 outclassed India 🇮🇳 at home in every segment of game tonight and clinch Intercontinental Cup .#IndianFootball #INDSYR
— Kshitij Dhankar 🇮🇳✨️ (@KshitijDhankar) September 9, 2024

Deserving! Forget target man, our boys can't even put balls in the box! & their GK was awesome. Apuia, Ashis, Chhangte, Mahesh, Nandha (hell trapping) showed some promise. Subhashis could not track back, Anwar-Bheke sad, GSS retire! Jeakson strolling! WTF!! #IndianFootball
— Abhrasnata Sarkar (@Abhratwitting) September 9, 2024

Not even Jose Mourinho can change Indian football!#IndianFootball
— Koushik Biswas (@kbofficial25) September 9, 2024

Old players need to go now 😔 #IndianFootball
— Ankan Mandal (@mandalankan19) September 9, 2024

Stimac wasn't the problem.#IndianFootball #IntercontinentalCup
— ISL TROLL ಕನ್ನಡ (@isltrollkannada) September 9, 2024

About Manolo Márquez

This was also coach Manolo Márquez’s second game leading the Indian football team, but fans are already growing impatient with the Spaniard. After failing to win his debut game, the pressure was already high, and this loss to Syria only made things worse. Fans are disappointed that the coach hasn’t shown any noticeable improvements to the team yet.

When will u realize #indianfootball fans that u r being scammed every single day!! ISL comes now!! And everyone will forget the national team. Nothing is gud!! Where is vision 2047??? -Grassroot– youth tournaments– Infrastructure– league structure– governance…..
— Piyush Pattanaik (@Piyush20281121) September 9, 2024

Stimac wasn't the problem.#IndianFootball #IntercontinentalCup
— ISL TROLL ಕನ್ನಡ (@isltrollkannada) September 9, 2024

It's done for India in Football, surely need to make some drastic changes not just in player selection but the Coach and board too #IndianFootball
— JUNI (@JuniFUT) September 9, 2024

India goes down by 0-3 against World Rank 94 Syria. Not an ideal start for Manelo Marques tenure as Indian Football manager.#INDvsSYR #SYRvsIND #IndianFootball #ManeloMarques #football #IntercontinentionalCup pic.twitter.com/Mkia7c9alZ
— Priyanshu Kumar (@priyanshusports) September 9, 2024

Tough to see Manolo being able to implement what he did at Hyderabad FC and FC Goa. The players lack the technical ability & and right sort of players are not available. It's going to take loads of paitence to see anything fruitful.#INDSYR #IndianFootball #IntercontinentalCup
— Devansh (@AFC_Dev17) September 9, 2024

Manolo Marquez is doing the toughest job in India . #indianFootball #IntercontinentalCup #INDSYR
— Sachin Singh (@Sachin_sg_17) September 9, 2024

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Alen Philip Mathew

Football journalist with years of expertise covering Indian football, particularly Kerala Blasters and the Indian Super League. Alongside his passion for sports, he is a dedicated medical student. Alen specializes in match analysis, player interviews, and community reactions.