SAFF Championship highlights: India vs Nepal; Chhetri goal gives first win
3 years, 2 months ago

SAFF Championship highlights: India vs Nepal; Chhetri goal gives first win

The Hindu  

MATCH REPORT | India moves into third in the points table with 5 points. Yasir finds Udanta's run on the right and he plays in a ow ball into the edge of the Nepal box, where Brandon's shot is blocked by a diving body. Possibly the best build-up play from India in the three matches as it moves the ball quickly through the right with Suresh running between the channel inside the box to play in a cut-back across goal, where Chhetri pokes it wide. Nepal XI: Kiran; Gautam Shrestha, Rohit Chand, Dinesh Rajbanshi, Suman Aryal; Ananta Tamang, Tej Tamang, Pujan Uparkoti; Suman Lama, Manish Dangi, Sujal Shrestha Five changes for India: Kotal, Apuia, Brandon, Yasir and Manvir start. India XI: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu; Pritam Kotal, Rahul Bheke, Subhasish Bose, Mandar Rao Desai; Suresh Singh, Apuia, Brandon Fernandes; Yasir Mohammed, Sunil Chhetri, Manvir Singh Match Preview With their pride hurt, the Indian men's football team is desperate to get back to a winning streak when it takes on Nepal in the ongoing SAFF Championship.

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ISL 2024-25: Evergreen Chhetri’s hattrick powers Bengaluru FC to 4-2 win against Kerala Blasters
1 month ago

ISL 2024-25: Evergreen Chhetri’s hattrick powers Bengaluru FC to 4-2 win against Kerala Blasters

The Hindu  

Sunil Chhetri justified his place in the Bengaluru FC starting lineup with a hattrick against Kerala Blasters FC in the Indian Super League 2024-25 match at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium here on Saturday. The 40-year-old Chhetri, who came off the bench in the last few outings, displayed incredible skill, composure and boundless energy to power BFC to a 4-2 victory. …

Nepal bowler carried off the field after getting injured while celebrating a wicket in U19 Asia Cup | WATCH
1 month, 1 week ago

Nepal bowler carried off the field after getting injured while celebrating a wicket in U19 Asia Cup | WATCH

India TV News  

The U19 Asia Cup is currently in progress in the UAE where Nepal locked horns against Bangladesh in the 5th match on Sunday. Bangladesh won the match comfortably by five wickets but the encounter attracted the attention of the fans due to a bizarre to Nepal bowler Yuvraj Khatri while celebrating a fall of wicket. WATCH the video here: As …

ISL 2024-25: Chhetri enters record books as Bengaluru edges 2-1 win against Mohammedan
1 month, 1 week ago

ISL 2024-25: Chhetri enters record books as Bengaluru edges 2-1 win against Mohammedan

The Hindu  

Sunil Chhetri’s brilliant performance helped Bengaluru FC pip Mohammedan Sporting 2-1 in an exciting Indian Super League 2024-25 contest at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan here on Wednesday. Maintaining a good rhythm, Mohammedan overcame its habit of slow starts and struck home through Cesar Manzoki before Chhetri became the first player to score against 15 different opponents and amend BFC’s poor …

Already qualified for semifinals, India beat Maldives 3-0 in SAFF U17 Championships
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Already qualified for semifinals, India beat Maldives 3-0 in SAFF U17 Championships

The Hindu  

Second half substitute Hemneichung Lunkim struck a brace as a dominant India blanked Maldives 3-0 to continue their winning streak at the SAFF U17 Championships on Tuesday. After Samson Ahongshangbam gave India the lead in the 14th minute, Lunkim scored in the 74th and 89th minute in the second and final Group A match at the Changlimithang Stadium. In the …

Nepal create history, beat UAE to register their first ever win in Women's Asia Cup
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Nepal create history, beat UAE to register their first ever win in Women's Asia Cup

India TV News  

The ninth edition of the Women's Asia Cup got underway today and the first game itself witnessed with Nepal registering their first ever win in the tournament. However, Samjhana Khadka had other ideas as she scored an unbeaten 72 runs off just 45 balls at a strike-rate of 160 in the chase to help Nepal register a comfortable win. She …

Chhetri’s relentless pursuit to elevate India’s standard
7 months ago

Chhetri’s relentless pursuit to elevate India’s standard

The Hindu  

The onset of old age often marks the beginning of an existential crisis. Sunil Chhetri’s time in international football, which ended on Thursday with the 0-0 draw against Kuwait in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification game, will go down as one of the few that militated against this accepted idea. He was the captain for a dozen years, carrying …

India held to goalless draw in Chhetri’s farewell match
7 months ago

India held to goalless draw in Chhetri’s farewell match

Hindustan Times  

There was no victorious sendoff, nor any rousing goal to gild a glittering career. Anwar Ali failing to keep a free header on target in the 12th minute off an Anirudh Thapa corner-kick was the only definite chance to come India’s way in a chaotic first half where Kuwait kept dispossessing the hosts in the midfield. Four minutes later, Thapa …

WORLD CUP QUALIFIER | Heartbreak for India and Chhetri as they fail to surmount the Kuwait challenge
7 months ago

WORLD CUP QUALIFIER | Heartbreak for India and Chhetri as they fail to surmount the Kuwait challenge

The Hindu  

India suffered a big blow in its bid to realise a third round spot as it played out a goalless draw against Kuwait in a fifth round Group A league match in round two of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, at the Salt Lake Stadium, here on Thursday. Indian head coach Igor Stimac employed a youthful attacking midfield employing …

SAFF U19 Women’s Championship: India blitzes Nepal 4-0 to enter final
11 months ago

SAFF U19 Women’s Championship: India blitzes Nepal 4-0 to enter final

The Hindu  

India booked its spot in the SAFF U-19 Women’s Championship final, after defeating Nepal 4-0 in its concluding round-robin match at the BSSSMK Stadium in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Tuesday. Winger Neha put in a fine performance, which also included a second-half brace, while Sulanjana Raul and substitute Cindy Temruatpuii Colney added two late goals to make it a comfortable win …

India toys with Bhutan in SAFF U19 Championship opener
11 months, 1 week ago

India toys with Bhutan in SAFF U19 Championship opener

The Hindu  

Absolute dominance was the name of the game for the India U-19 Women’s Team, which began its SAFF U-19 Women’s Championship campaign with a 10-0 victory against Bhutan at the BSSSMK Stadium in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Friday. Meanwhile, striker Sulanjana Raul and substitutes Menaka Lourembam and Arina Devi added three more to take India’s tally into double figures. India’s fourth …

U19 World Cup: India aim to roll over Nepal in final Super Six match, enter semi-final in grand style
11 months, 1 week ago

U19 World Cup: India aim to roll over Nepal in final Super Six match, enter semi-final in grand style

Hindustan Times  

The top two sides from the two Super Six groups will progress to the semifinals of the marquee event. India will next face Nepal in the U19 World Cup 2024 Pakistan are close on their heels with six points but India occupy the top slot because of better net run rate. Musheer's 131 off 126 balls was the leading light …

Jaiswal, Rinku, Bishnoi help India beat Nepal; Men in Blue reach semifinals - The Hindu
1 year, 3 months ago

Jaiswal, Rinku, Bishnoi help India beat Nepal; Men in Blue reach semifinals - The Hindu

The Hindu  

For a brief moment when Dipendra Singh got stuck into Shivam Dube in the 12th over of the chase, India would have felt Nepal breathing down behind it. From needing 104 from 42 balls, Nepal now required 86 from 44, prompting skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad and Arshdeep Singh to converge towards the bowler’s mark. Then Arshdeep removed Sundeep Jora after being …

India vs Nepal, Asian Games 2023 Highlights: IND survive NEP scare by 23 runs to reach semifinal
1 year, 3 months ago

India vs Nepal, Asian Games 2023 Highlights: IND survive NEP scare by 23 runs to reach semifinal

Hindustan Times  

India vs Nepal, Asian Games 2023 Highlights: India defeated Nepal by 23 runs to seal themselves a place in the semifinal. This challenging situation came after Yashasvi Jaiswal dished out a brilliant performance with a 48-ball century, and Rinku Singh played an explosive innings, scoring 37 runs off just 15 balls, which included four powerful sixes. These stellar innings allowed …

India vs Nepal, Asian Games 2023 Highlights: IND survive NEP scare by 23 runs to reach semifinal
1 year, 3 months ago

India vs Nepal, Asian Games 2023 Highlights: IND survive NEP scare by 23 runs to reach semifinal

Hindustan Times  

India vs Nepal, Asian Games 2023 Highlights: India defeated Nepal by 23 runs to seal themselves a place in the semifinal. This challenging situation came after Yashasvi Jaiswal dished out a brilliant performance with a 48-ball century, and Rinku Singh played an explosive innings, scoring 37 runs off just 15 balls, which included four powerful sixes. These stellar innings allowed …

India vs Pakistan in SAFF U19 Championship 2023 final as Blue Colts beat Nepal on penalties
1 year, 3 months ago

India vs Pakistan in SAFF U19 Championship 2023 final as Blue Colts beat Nepal on penalties

The Hindu  

Indian youngster Manglenthang Kipgen scored the decisive penalty as India cruised to the final of the SAFF U19 Championship, beating the host, Nepala, 3-2 in penalties at the Dasharath Stadium in Kathmandu on Wednesday. As the jam-packed stands rooted for the home side, the Indian youngster showed no sign of nerve and converted coolly to set up the Blue Colts’ …

India starts favourite against Nepal in SAFF U19 Championship semifinals
1 year, 3 months ago

India starts favourite against Nepal in SAFF U19 Championship semifinals

The Hindu  

India will start as overwhelming favourite against hosts Nepal in the semifinal of the SAFF Under-19 Championship here on Wednesday. RELATED: India vs Pakistan in SAFF U19 Championship 2023 final as Blue Colts beat Nepal on penalties Nepal was second in Group A behind Pakistan, who will lock horns with Bhutan in the other semifinal match at Dashrath Stadium, Kathmandu. …

India vs Myanmar HIGHLIGHTS, Asian Games updates: IND 1-1 MYA; India qualifies for Round of 16
1 year, 3 months ago

India vs Myanmar HIGHLIGHTS, Asian Games updates: IND 1-1 MYA; India qualifies for Round of 16

The Hindu  

PREVIEW Seasoned Sunil Chhetri stole the spotlight for the umpteenth time on Thursday when India beat Bangladesh to stay afloat in the battle for a last-16 spot in the Asian Games in Hangzhou. Playing his third Asian Games, the second as the captain, Chhetri’s low and accurate shot from a spot kick earned India three vital points. India holds a …

Asian Games 2023: Chhetri penalty earns India 1-0 win against Bangladesh; keeps qualification hopes alive
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Chhetri penalty earns India 1-0 win against Bangladesh; keeps qualification hopes alive

The Hindu  

It wasn’t an ‘entertaining’ viewing, as the Indian men’s head coach Igor Stimac would later say after his team narrowly beat Bangladesh 1-0 in the Asian Games here at the Xiaoshan Sports Centre Stadium on Thursday. It seemed like India would be left to rue its missed opportunities – a staggering four of them in 10 seconds – but skipper …

Sunil Chhetri Nets Late Penalty as India Edge Bangladesh 1-0 to Keep Asian Games Knockout Hopes Alive
1 year, 3 months ago

Sunil Chhetri Nets Late Penalty as India Edge Bangladesh 1-0 to Keep Asian Games Knockout Hopes Alive

News 18  

Sunil Chhetri netted a penalty in the 85th minute to give India a slender 1-0 win over Bangladesh and keep alive his side’s hopes for the knockout rounds of the 19th Asian Games. The defeat to the hosts had left India in third place with a goal difference of -4 coming into the Bangladesh game but they picked up three …

India 1-0 Bangladesh football HIGHLIGHTS, Asian Games: Sunil Chhetri scores as India beats Bangladesh to keep R-16 qualification hopes alive
1 year, 3 months ago

India 1-0 Bangladesh football HIGHLIGHTS, Asian Games: Sunil Chhetri scores as India beats Bangladesh to keep R-16 qualification hopes alive

The Hindu  

PREVIEW Even just a month before the Asian Games, when the All India Football Federation announced a strong squad for the tournament, it was hard to envisage the Indian men’s team’s chances of going all the way here in Hangzhou. But with a ‘third or fourth choice’ team’ in his own words, head coach Igor Stimac has his task cut …

Asia Cup 2023: Gill ton in vain as Bangladesh beats India by 6 runs
1 year, 3 months ago

Asia Cup 2023: Gill ton in vain as Bangladesh beats India by 6 runs

The Hindu  

Shubman Gill’s showmanship and Axar Patel’s pyrotechnics weren’t enough as Shakib Al Hasan’s stylish knock and Mustafizur Rahman’s deadly blow gave Bangladesh a consolation win over India to end its Asia Cup 2023 campaign on a high at the R Premadasa Stadium on Friday night. India vs Bangladesh Asia Cup Super 4 Highlights An India batting line-up without chase master …

India crushes Maldives 8-0 to make SAFF U-16 Championship final
1 year, 4 months ago

India crushes Maldives 8-0 to make SAFF U-16 Championship final

The Hindu  

India produced a dominant show to crush Maldives 8-0 in the semifinal and qualify for the SAFF U-16 Championship summit clash on Friday. While Aiborlang Kharthangmaw and Mohammad Arbash scored a brace each, Vishal Yadav, Mohammed Kaif, Levis Zangminlun, and Manbhakupar Malngiang scored one goal apiece. While Maldives goalkeeper Ahmed Mifzal did well to deny the Indians in just over …

Asia Cup 2023: India beats Nepal to secure Super 4 spot
1 year, 4 months ago

Asia Cup 2023: India beats Nepal to secure Super 4 spot

The Hindu  

Thanks to a heavy downpour in the lead-up to the game, the outfield at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium was sluggish. India’s out-fielding and catching were even sloppier than the conditions as Nepal tallied a respectable 230 before being bowled out in the penultimate over of a must-win Asia Cup clash. Captain Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill made a mockery …

Watch: Hardik Pandya goes berserk, can't keep calm after rain hoax fools umpire twice in India vs Nepal Asia Cup match
1 year, 4 months ago

Watch: Hardik Pandya goes berserk, can't keep calm after rain hoax fools umpire twice in India vs Nepal Asia Cup match

Hindustan Times  

Hardik Pandya was in for a laugh riot as he witnessed the umpire falling for a fake rain scare not once, but twice. Watch the video below: Nepal reach 178/6 before rain interrupts After a playful game of hide and seek, the rain finally descended heavily during the 38th over, and this time, it was sufficient to compel the players …

WATCH | Virat Kohli takes one-handed stunner after series of dropped catches vs Nepal in Asia Cup match
1 year, 4 months ago

WATCH | Virat Kohli takes one-handed stunner after series of dropped catches vs Nepal in Asia Cup match

India TV News  

Indian cricket team made a stunning comeback against Nepal after a poor start in their second Asia Cup 2023 match on Monday, September 4. Indian fielders dropped three easy catches in the first five overs of the game as Nepal strived to start brilliantly in their first-ever ODI game against Rohit Sharma-led side. Watch Virat Kohli's catch here: Indian captain …

'No interest in playing:' Fans fume after Virat Kohli, Iyer and Kishan drop catches vs Nepal in Asia Cup 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

'No interest in playing:' Fans fume after Virat Kohli, Iyer and Kishan drop catches vs Nepal in Asia Cup 2023

India TV News  

India and Nepal have locked horns in the 5th match of the ongoing Asia Cup. India dropped three easy catches inside the first five overs of the match with Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer and Virat Kohli being the culprits. It was a brilliant outswinger from Mohammed Shami which the batter edged but Iyer couldn't hold on to the catch in …

IND v NEP highlights Asia Cup: Rohit-Gill help IND crush NEP by 10 wickets
1 year, 4 months ago

IND v NEP highlights Asia Cup: Rohit-Gill help IND crush NEP by 10 wickets

Hindustan Times  

By IND vs NEP Asia Cup 2023 highlights: India beat Nepal by 10 wickets on DLS method to qualify for Super 4 stage India vs Nepal highlights Asia Cup 2023 India vs Nepal Asia Cup 2023 highlights: Blazing knocks by Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill powered India to a 10-wicket win as per the Duckworth/Lewis method in a rain-interrupted match …

India vs Nepal Dream11 prediction, Asia Cup 2023: Playing XI updates, fantasy team for IND vs NEP match today
1 year, 4 months ago

India vs Nepal Dream11 prediction, Asia Cup 2023: Playing XI updates, fantasy team for IND vs NEP match today

The Hindu  

India faces Nepal in its second Asia Cup 2023 match at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on Monday. India predicted XI: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammad Shami, Mohammed Siraj Nepal predicted XI: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh, Rohit Paudel, Aarif Sheikh, Sompal Kami, Gulsan Jha, …

Asia Cup 2023: Nepal's ODI journey in numbers — Top run-scorer, wicket-taker, highest total and more
1 year, 4 months ago

Asia Cup 2023: Nepal's ODI journey in numbers — Top run-scorer, wicket-taker, highest total and more

Firstpost  

Ahead of their Asia Cup group match against India, let’s take a look at Nepal’s performance in ODIs statistically. They haven’t qualified for a major ICC tournament so far, but made it to the 2023 Asia Cup, having beaten the United Arab Emirates earlier this year to do so. While the Nepal men’s cricket team do not have a long …

India opens SAFF U16 campaign with narrow win over Bangladesh
1 year, 4 months ago

India opens SAFF U16 campaign with narrow win over Bangladesh

The Hindu  

The India U16 men’s team secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over Bangladesh to open its SAFF U16 Championship campaign at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan on Saturday. The Ishfaq Ahmed-coached side, playing its first-ever international match, was kept at bay by some solid goalkeeping from Bangladesh’s Nahidul Islam before Thoungamba Singh Usham netted the winning goal in the 74th …

India routs Bangladesh 15-1 in men’s Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier
1 year, 4 months ago

India routs Bangladesh 15-1 in men’s Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier

The Hindu  

India crushed Bangladesh by a massive margin of 15-1 in the men’s Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier contest, here on Tuesday. While Maninder Singh was the leading scorer with four goals, Mohammed Raheel netted three whereas Sukhvinder, Gurjot Singh, and Pawan Rajbhar hit two goals each. Less than a minute later, Rajbhar also entered the scoresheet with India’s ninth …

India A beat Nepal by nine wickets in ACC men’s Emerging Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

India A beat Nepal by nine wickets in ACC men’s Emerging Cup

The Hindu  

Sai Sudharsan and Abhishek Sharma slammed scintillating fifties to complement the efforts of the bowlers as India A qualified for the semifinals with a dominating nine-wicket win over Nepal in its second match of the ACC Men’s Emerging Cup here on Monday. Electing to bat, Nepal was all out for 167 in 39.2 overs with Nishant Sindhu, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Harshit …

SAFF Championship 2023: Prize money, full list of award winners as winning captain Sunil Chettri wins big
1 year, 6 months ago

SAFF Championship 2023: Prize money, full list of award winners as winning captain Sunil Chettri wins big

India TV News  

Sunil Chhetri-led Indian team won the SAFF Championship for the ninth time as they prevailed against Kuwait in a thrilling penalty shootout in the final after the scoreline stood at 1-1 at Bengaluru's Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Tuesday, July 4. The scoreline was shared not only after the normal stoppage time but also after the penalties, as the match went …

How India won the SAFF Championship final: Solid backline, options beyond Chhetri in attack and Sandhu’s golden hands
1 year, 6 months ago

How India won the SAFF Championship final: Solid backline, options beyond Chhetri in attack and Sandhu’s golden hands

The Hindu  

It was the final most had predicted. From risking his body by falling at his opponent’s feet for headed clearances to shielding the ball in the final third, Jhingan marshalled the backline and led the charge to thwart multiple attacks by Kuwait. Chhetri showed his immaculate vision to find space between two enclosing Kuwait players and threaded the ball to …

'Vande Mataram': Indian Fans Serenade Sunil Chhetri and Co. Following SAFF Championships Title Triumph
1 year, 6 months ago

'Vande Mataram': Indian Fans Serenade Sunil Chhetri and Co. Following SAFF Championships Title Triumph

News 18  

Team India edged out Kuwait on penalties to clinch their 9th SAFF Championship trophy on Tuesday at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. Mahesh Singh netted India’s follow-up penalty before Gurpreet Singh Sandhu got his hand to a Kuwaiti penalty as he kept Khaled Hajiah’s effort out of the net to send the home crowd into delirium. Goosebumps 🔥This is …

India clinches SAFF Championship with penalty shootout win over Kuwait
1 year, 6 months ago

India clinches SAFF Championship with penalty shootout win over Kuwait

The Hindu  

For the second match running, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu starred for India as it beat Kuwait 5-4 on penalties to lift its ninth SAFF Championship title, at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium here on Tuesday. In the penalty shootout that ensued after the tie had finished 1-1, Sunil Chhetri, Sandesh Jhingan, Lallianzuala Chhangte and Subhashish Bose scored for India even as Udanta …

India vs Kuwait, SAFF Championship final Highlights: India wins 5-4 in penalties; Sunil Chhetri wins Golden Boot, Golden Ball
1 year, 6 months ago

India vs Kuwait, SAFF Championship final Highlights: India wins 5-4 in penalties; Sunil Chhetri wins Golden Boot, Golden Ball

The Hindu  

Match Preview India will look to clinch its ninth SAFF Championship title when it takes on Kuwait at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Tuesday. Kuwait hasn’t secured a trophy since the 2010 Arabian Gulf Cup and a success here will help overcome the pain of losing an entire generation of footballers when FIFA suspended the nation for more than two …

India become SAFF Champions for ninth time, clinch heart-stopper against Kuwait in penalties
1 year, 6 months ago

India become SAFF Champions for ninth time, clinch heart-stopper against Kuwait in penalties

India TV News  

SAFF Championship 2023: The Indian football team clinched the heart-stopper against Kuwait to become the champions of the SAFF Championship 2023 in a thrilling finale in Bengaluru. The sudden death time rolled in and Mahesh Naorem scored for India, whereas Kuwait captain Khaled Hajiah missed. India's attempt 1: Sunil Chhetri goals as he sends the goalkeeper on the wrong side …

IND vs LBN SAFF Championship: Sunil Chhetri's India cruise through to final with humdinger win over Lebanon
1 year, 6 months ago

IND vs LBN SAFF Championship: Sunil Chhetri's India cruise through to final with humdinger win over Lebanon

India TV News  

IND vs LBN SAFF Championship 2023: Sunil Chhetri's India on Saturday stormed into the finals of SAFF Championship 2023 as they edged past Lebanon in the semifinal of the tournament on penalties. The match went into extra time and none of the team could break the deadlock, forcing a penalty shootout with India scoring four goals in four attempts and …

SAFF Championship: India defeat Lebanon in penalty shootout to book a spot in the final
1 year, 6 months ago

SAFF Championship: India defeat Lebanon in penalty shootout to book a spot in the final

India Today  

India has reached the final of the SAFF Championship after defeating Lebanon in a penalty shootout. Lebanon dominated the bulk of the chances in the second half but it was India who came the closest, when defender Anwar Ali headed a corner towards goal, which was tipped off the crossbar by Mehdi Khalil in goal. India skipper Sunil Chhetri came …

SAFF Cup: Spicy semifinal on the cards as India takes on Lebanon
1 year, 6 months ago

SAFF Cup: Spicy semifinal on the cards as India takes on Lebanon

The Hindu  

One of the reasons the 2023 SAFF Championship welcomed two West Asian sides in Kuwait and Lebanon was to make the tournament more competitive. The India – Kuwait game on Tuesday fit the billing, and India nearly edged the contest before an unfortunate own goal denied it a famous win. Recent history suggests that India has the edge, having beaten …

SAFF Championship: India Turn to Sunil Chhetri for Inspiration Ahead of Lebanon Semis Encounter
1 year, 6 months ago

SAFF Championship: India Turn to Sunil Chhetri for Inspiration Ahead of Lebanon Semis Encounter

News 18  

India will bank on the striking prowess of their talismanic captain Sunil Chhetri to tame a formidable Lebanon in the SAFF Championship semifinal on Saturday. India, the defending champions, entered the semis as the second-placed team behind Kuwait from Group A while Lebanon topped Group B in their march to the last-four stage. India will be served well if they …

SAFF Championship 2023: India Reach Semi-Final With 2-0 Win Over Nepal
1 year, 6 months ago

SAFF Championship 2023: India Reach Semi-Final With 2-0 Win Over Nepal

ABP News  

Bengaluru, June 24 The Indian senior men's team booked their spot in the semi-finals of the SAFF Championship 2023 with a 2-0 win over Nepal in Group A A match at the Sree Kanteerava, here on Saturday. After a first half where the Blue Tigers were left frustrated by the stubborn Nepal defence, goals from captain Sunil Chhetri and Naorem …

Sunil Chhetri: India’s draw against Kuwait in SAFF Championship 2023 feels like a loss
1 year, 6 months ago

Sunil Chhetri: India’s draw against Kuwait in SAFF Championship 2023 feels like a loss

The Hindu  

Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri did what he does best – score goals. SAFF Championship: Stimac gets second red card, assistant coach Gawli slams referees “The feeling that comes to my mind right is a feeling of loss because, at the last moment, we conceded that goal. Once we see the video, we will probably know it better.” Chhetri …

‘India conceded the goal not Anwar’: Sunil Chhetri on Kuwait's late equaliser at SAFF Championship
1 year, 6 months ago

‘India conceded the goal not Anwar’: Sunil Chhetri on Kuwait's late equaliser at SAFF Championship

Hindustan Times  

India and Kuwait engaged in an enthralling 1-1 draw in the final Group A tie of the SAFF Championship 2023 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Tuesday. Sandesh Jhingan tries to cheer up Anwar Ali after India's 1-1 draw against Kuwait at SAFF Championship 2023 India broke the deadlock at the stroke of halftime when a corner coming …

SAFF Championship: Ill-tempered battle between India and Kuwait ends with honours even
1 year, 6 months ago

SAFF Championship: Ill-tempered battle between India and Kuwait ends with honours even

The Hindu  

Kuwait held India to a 1-1 draw in an evenly contested but ill-tempered battle of the SAFF Championship at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium here on Tuesday. Sunil Chhetri’s sublime volley at the stroke of half-time nearly won it for India but Anwar Ali’s own goal in the second minute of injury time meant Kuwait finished Group-A topper. Tempers flared as …

SAFF Championship 2023: Kuwait rides on late Anwar Ali own goal to hold India to a 1-1 draw
1 year, 6 months ago

SAFF Championship 2023: Kuwait rides on late Anwar Ali own goal to hold India to a 1-1 draw

The Hindu  

Kuwait held India to a 1-1 draw in an evenly contested, but ill-tempered contest in the SAFF Championship at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium here on Tuesday. Sunil Chhetri’s sublime side-volley at the stroke of half-time nearly won it for India but Anwar Ali’s own goal in the second minute of injury time meant Kuwait finished as the Group-A topper. RELATED: …

SAFF Championship 2023: Sunil Chhetri Shines But India Draw 1-1 With Kuwait
1 year, 6 months ago

SAFF Championship 2023: Sunil Chhetri Shines But India Draw 1-1 With Kuwait

ABP News  

Sunil Chhetri worked his magic but India had to split points with Kuwait after an acrimonious 1-1 draw in their last group match in the SAFF Championship on Tuesday. Thapa took a rather low flag kick from the right side and Chhetri effected a classy, tumbling volley to beat Kuwait goalkeeper Abdul Rahman, whose desperate dive went in vain. Armed …

SAFF Championship 2023: Nepal finishes on high with win over Pakistan
1 year, 6 months ago

SAFF Championship 2023: Nepal finishes on high with win over Pakistan

The Hindu  

Nepal finished its SAFF Championship 2023 campaign on a high after clinching a narrow 1-0 win against Pakistan at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium here on Tuesday. Nepal got its first significant chance of the match in the 12th minute when Bimal Gharti Magar’s free kick sailed off-target after he was fouled by Pakistan defender Syed Abdullah Shah just outside the …

SAFF Championship 2023: India's clean sheet ends as Sunil Chhetri's strike produces 1-1 stalemate vs Kuwait
1 year, 6 months ago

SAFF Championship 2023: India's clean sheet ends as Sunil Chhetri's strike produces 1-1 stalemate vs Kuwait

India TV News  

SAFF Championship 2023: Sunil Chhetri's 24th goal in 26 SAFF championships did not produce the ideal result for the Indian football team as the Blue Tigers were held after a late own goal in the Group A match against Kuwait. After pressing hard in the opening half of the third league game, India were finally awarded for effort when the …

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