The 2023 Hero Tri-Nation Series (also 2023 Hero Tri-Nation International Football Tournament) was the second edition of the Tri-Nation Series, a 3-team

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tournament held at the

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in the

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n city of

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between the 22nd and 28th of March 2023. The tournament was organized by the

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as part of the senior men team's preparation for

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. India won the tournament with a 2–0 win over

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on the final matchday.

Participating nations

With FIFA Rankings, as of March 22, 2023. * (106) - ''second appearance'' - hosts * (94) - ''first appearance'' * (159) - ''first appearance''

Standings

Matches

Winners

Goalscorers

;1 goal * Aung Thu *

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References

{{reflist Tri-Nation Series Tri-Nation Series 2022–23 in Indian football International association football competitions hosted by India