US lawmaker congratulates Guam on beating India

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Press Trust of India Washington
Last Updated : Jun 18 2015 | 12:07 AM IST
A US lawmaker, speaking on the floor of the House of Representatives, today congratulated the men's football team of pacific island Guam for defeating India in a World Cup qualifying match.
Congresswoman Madeleine Z Bordallo described Guam's 2-1 victory over India as a 'David vs Golith' story.
"Mr Speaker, I rise this morning to congratulate the Guam Men's National Soccer team, Team Matao, as they lead Group D in the second round of the FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers," she said on the floor of the US House of Representatives.
"It was a David versus Goliath moment yesterday, when Team Matao defeated India with a 2-1 victory," Madeline said.
"This follows Team Matao's 1-0 victory over Turkmenistan last week. I congratulate Guam Football Association President, Richard Lai, Coach Gary White, and all of Team Matao on their victory.Biba Guam!" she said.
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First Published: Jun 18 2015 | 12:07 AM IST

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