Gurpreet Singh Sandhu becomes first Indian to play in the Europa League
GURPREET SINGH SANDHU has played his way into the footballing history books – again.
The goalkeeper became the first Indian to play a European league game in May when he played for his Norwegian side Stabaek in their top-flight clash with Idrettsklubben Kristiansand Start.
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu became the first Indian to play in the Europa LeagueGurpreet Singh Sandhu makes his way out and into the history booksThe Indian No 1 gathers the ball during the clash with Gap Connah’s Quay in Rhyl
The Indian No 1 is now the first from his country to play in the Europa League after started for Stabaek against Wales’ Gap Connah’s Quay at Rhyl’s Belle Vue on Thursday.
It was also the first European game in the history of the Welsh side.
India's number one goalkeeper, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, starts for Stabaek tonight. pic.twitter.com/oz714HPayM
The first qualifying round first-leg ended in a goalless draw, but Sandhu’s historic game ended after 30 minutes.
The 24-year-old 6ft 4in stopper, who has 12 international caps for the Blue Tigers and has been with Stabaek since 2014 , came off with a suspected broken thumb.
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu’s historic game ended in injury
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