1995 Nehru Cup

1995 Nehru Cup
Tournament details
Host country India
Teams 5 (from 2 confederations)
Venue(s) 1 (in 1 host city)
Final positions
Champions  Iraq (1st title)
Runners-up  Russia U-20
Tournament statistics
Matches played 11
Goals scored 26 (2.36 per match)

1995 Nehru Cup was held in Calcutta. This was the third time, Calcutta hosted Nehru Cup.[1]This was the 11 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 1 goal for India in the tournament.

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