The Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bangalore, considered a hallowed turf for Indian football has witnessed numerous compelling stories and has played host to countless historic celebrations.
One of those carnival moments was on April 8, 2001- another indelible chapter in the storied history of Indian football. On that evening, India scripted a remarkable tale, clinching a sensational 1-0 victory over the United Arab Emirates during the 2002 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The magical moment of the match came in the 71st minute when Jules Alberto Dias struck the all-important goal.
Though time may have dimmed the memory to some extent, the significance of that goal still burns brightly in the minds of Indian fans. Many of them vow to say it was India’s finest day in international football this century.
