Colombo Cup 1953

The 1953 Colombo Cup was held in Rangoon, Burma. India won its first title by winning all 3 matches.[1]

1953 Colombo Cup
Tournament details
Host countryBurma
Dates22 October-2 November
Teams4 (from 1 confederation)
Final positions
Champions India
Runners-up Pakistan
Third place Burma

Details

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Date Matches
23 October 1953  India 1 - 0  Pakistan
24 October 1953  Burma 3 - 2  Ceylon
27 October 1953  India 2 - 0  Ceylon
28 October 1953  Burma 1 - 1  Pakistan
31 October 1953  Burma 2 - 4  India
2 November 1953  Pakistan 6 - 0  Ceylon

Points Table

(C) refers to champions

Pos. Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1  India(C) 3 3 0 0 7 2 +5 6
2  Pakistan 3 1 1 1 7 2 +5 4
3  Burma 3 1 1 1 6 7 -1 4
4  Ceylon 3 0 1 2 2 11 -9 1

Reference

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