India goes down to China in first group game of U23 Asian Cup 2024 Qualifiers
The HinduFootball is a game of fine margins and the India U-23 team learned it the hard way in its Group G match against hosts China PR in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers at Dalian Suoyuwan Stadium on Saturday. Just when it seemed the match was heading for a draw, China’s Naibijiang Mohemaiti struck the winning goal in the 96th minute, leaving the Indian team a dejected lot. Chin up boys 💙💪🏼 we go next against UAE 🇦🇪 CHN 🇨🇳 2-1 🇮🇳 IND #CHNIND⚔️#AFCU23 🏆 #IndianFootball ⚽ pic.twitter.com/FJz4u1Lvx2 — Indian Football Team September 9, 2023 This defeat was particularly significant after India’s opening match was cancelled due to The Maldives’ last-minute withdrawal from the tournament. China’s victory propelled It to the top of the group with four points, while India is yet to earn a point.