Chhetri's extra-time winner against Afghanistan powers India to seventh SAFF Championship
9 years, 2 months ago

Chhetri's extra-time winner against Afghanistan powers India to seventh SAFF Championship

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Sunil Chhetri’s goal, which came late in extra-time, was the decisive goal on the night for the Blue Tigers. It then had to be India’s talismanic skipper Chhetri, who scored the winner in the first-half of extra time after 100 minutes of play, powering India to a record seventh SAFF Championship title. Chhetri soon came close to scoring himself when India got a free-kick right in front of the goalmouth after Holicharan was brought down on the edge of the box, four minutes away from regulation time. Right when the match reached the 100 minute mark, It was India’s favourite footballing son Chhetri, who found the breakthrough to put India ahead. In the end, Chhetri, who was voted the Most Valuable Player of the tournament, was the match-winner on the night as India won their first silverware under Stephen Constantine’s second coming as India’s head-coach.

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India beat Maldives as Chhetri scores on return: Three major talking points from 3-0 win in Shillong
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India beat Maldives as Chhetri scores on return: Three major talking points from 3-0 win in Shillong

Firstpost  

Indian football team brought an end to their winless run with a victory against Maldives on Wednesday. The much-needed win gave India a perfect start to their March FIFA window as they get ready to face Bangladesh in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers. As the Blue Tigers and coach Manolo Marquez turn their attention toward the Bangladesh fixture, we …

India vs Maldives match highlights as Sunil Chhetri scores on international comeback: Watch
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1 week ago

India vs Maldives match highlights as Sunil Chhetri scores on international comeback: Watch

Hindustan Times  

Sunil Chhetri made a successful return to international football, scoring on his comeback in a 3-0 friendly vs Maldives, in Shillong on Wednesday. Chhetri, who is already 40-years-old, retired from international football last year, but was recalled by head coach Manolo Marquez ahead of the international window. Full match highlights of India vs Maldives: All three of India’s goals came …

Sunil Chhetri Shines On Comeback As India Thrash Maldives 3-0 — WATCH
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Sunil Chhetri Shines On Comeback As India Thrash Maldives 3-0 — WATCH

ABP News  

India secured their first victory under coach Manolo Marquez with a dominant 3-0 win over the Maldives at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Wednesday. The match, which was India’s first win since November 2023, was a comprehensive display that featured goals from Sunil Chhetri, Liston Colaco, and a header from Rahul Bheke. Two minutes after the break, Chhetri’s …

Chhetri scores on return, India end winless run
1 week ago

Chhetri scores on return, India end winless run

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: It took 485 days and 12 matches to break the winless run and on the night it did, Sunil Chhetri was among goals. But Rahul Bheke and Colaco heading home and Chhetri being denied with a goalline save from corner-kicks was proof of India’s sharpness in attacking set-plays. Given how good they were, it fit that Mahesh and Colaco …

Sunil Chhetri scores on his international return as India beat Maldives 3-0 to end 12-match winless streak
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1 week, 1 day ago

Sunil Chhetri scores on his international return as India beat Maldives 3-0 to end 12-match winless streak

Hindustan Times  

The talismanic Sunil Chhetri scored on his international comeback to lead India to a commanding 3-0 victory over Maldives in a football friendly here on Wednesday, helping the home side snap their 12-match winless streak that started in November 2023. Sunil Chhetri scored a goal in his comeback game as India registered a 3-0 win. The 40-year-old Chhetri, who returned …

Comeback man Chhetri scores on return as India blanks Maldives
1 week, 1 day ago

Comeback man Chhetri scores on return as India blanks Maldives

The Hindu  

India, inspired by the return of the talismanic Sunil Chhetri from retirement, put up a spirited performance to beat Maldives 3-0 in a FIFA international friendly at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Wednesday. Rahul Bheke, Liston Colaco scored once each before Chhetri found his 95th international goal to help India return to winning ways after nearly 16 months. Chhetri’s …

India finally win after 489 days as Sunil Chhetri scores 95th international goal on return
1 week, 1 day ago

India finally win after 489 days as Sunil Chhetri scores 95th international goal on return

Firstpost  

Rahul Bheke, Liston Colaco, and Sunil Chhetri find the net as India secure a convincing 3-0 win against Maldives in Shillong ahead of the 2027 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers. The highlight of the match came in the 77th minute, as Sunil Chhetri, playing his first match since returning from international retirement, scored his 95th international goal. India vs Maldives: Full …

Sunil Chhetri fights back tears after scoring 95th career goal on emotional return to Indian team in Maldives friendly
1 week, 1 day ago

Sunil Chhetri fights back tears after scoring 95th career goal on emotional return to Indian team in Maldives friendly

Hindustan Times  

Indian football icon Sunil Chhetri, on Wednesday, made an emotional return to the national side as he scored a stunning goal in the team's 3-0 win against Maldives in an international friendly at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong. India beat Maldives 3-0 in a friendly match in Shillong Chhetri hung his boots in June 2024, after featuring in the …

Sunil Chettri scores on international return, India thump Maldives in Shillong
1 week, 1 day ago

Sunil Chettri scores on international return, India thump Maldives in Shillong

India TV News  

Sunil Chettri scores on international return, India thump Maldives in Shillong 40-year-old Sunil Chhetri scored on his return to international football as India defeated Maldives 3-0 in the friendly match in Shillong. The veteran announced retirement in June 2024 but due to a lack of goal scorers in the national team, the 40-year-old was asked to come back and upon …

Ageless Sunil Chhetri shines as India maul Maldives 3-0 in friendly
1 week, 1 day ago

Ageless Sunil Chhetri shines as India maul Maldives 3-0 in friendly

India Today  

Sunil Chhetri’s international return couldn’t have been scripted better. India’s 3-0 win over the Maldives in an international friendly at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on March 19 was not just about the scoreline—it was about the return of the country’s greatest football icon. India vs Maldives: Highlights The breakthrough came in the 35th minute when Rahul Bheke rose …

All eyes on Chhetri as India plays Maldives in friendly
1 week, 2 days ago

All eyes on Chhetri as India plays Maldives in friendly

The Hindu  

The Indian senior men’s football team will be trying to get over the disappointments of 2024 when it resumes its international calendar by taking on Maldives in a friendly at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Wednesday. This will also mark the return of iconic striker Sunil Chhetri who decided to come out of international retirement on the request of …

Sunil Chhetri reverses retirement to play for Indian football team again; fans lament 'state of Indian football'
3 weeks ago

Sunil Chhetri reverses retirement to play for Indian football team again; fans lament 'state of Indian football'

Firstpost  

Talismanic forward and ex-captain Sunil Chhetri had retired as the fourth-highest goal-scorer in international football in June last year, signing off with 94 goals in 151 appearances. PTI Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri is set to reunite with the Blue Tigers less than a year after as he will be coming out of retirement during the FIFA International Window in …

ISL 2024-25: Odisha FC stages comeback to beat 10-man Bengaluru FC
2 months ago

ISL 2024-25: Odisha FC stages comeback to beat 10-man Bengaluru FC

The Hindu  

A 10-man Bengaluru FC blew a two-goal lead to lose 2-3 to Odisha FC in the Indian Super League at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday. Diego Mauricio planted two powerful penalties before Jerry Mawihmingthanga bundled in the ball from close range early in the second half to seal the tie. While BFC remains third, the result came …

ISL 2024-25: Mohammedan Sporting holds Odisha FC to a draw in battle of misses opportunities
3 months ago

ISL 2024-25: Mohammedan Sporting holds Odisha FC to a draw in battle of misses opportunities

The Hindu  

Mohammedan SC held Odisha FC to a goalless draw at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in the Indian Super League 2024-25 tonight to break its five-game-long losing streak in the competition. Seven minutes later, Bikash Singh set up a chance for Gomez, who shot it past the left side of the goal from outside of the 18-yard box. The attacking midfielder …

Araijeet's four goals hand India 5th title in men's junior Asia Cup
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Araijeet's four goals hand India 5th title in men's junior Asia Cup

Hindustan Times  

Muscat, Araijeet Singh Hundal slammed four goals as defending champions India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan 5-3 in the summit clash to win a hat-trick of titles in the men's junior Asia Cup here on Wednesday. India didn't sit back and secured their first penalty corner seconds later, and Araijeet stepped up to draw level with a powerful drag-flick to the right …

Sunil Chhetri helps Bengaluru FC stage comeback win over Mohammedan SC
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sunil Chhetri helps Bengaluru FC stage comeback win over Mohammedan SC

Deccan Chronicle  

Sunil Chhetri came up with two late goals as Bengaluru FC edged past Mohammedan SC 2-1 in the Indian Super League here on Wednesday. The Blues now have registered a win against all three Kolkata clubs this season.It was Cesar Manzoki, who handed the hosts an early lead but Chhetri came on as a substitute and stuck twice to see …

Afghanistan Triumphs Over India in Emerging Teams Asia Cup Final
5 months ago

Afghanistan Triumphs Over India in Emerging Teams Asia Cup Final

Firstpost  

Afghanistan A secured a thrilling victory over India A in the first semifinal of the Emerging Teams Asia Cup T20 tournament. Afghanistan reached 206/4 in 20 overs with the help of a powerful opening partnership between Sediqullah Atal and Zubaid Akbari. In response, India A struggled to recover from the early loss of wickets and eventually fell short of the …

Manglenthang Kipgen's late strike sends India into SAFF U-20 Championship semi-final
7 months ago

Manglenthang Kipgen's late strike sends India into SAFF U-20 Championship semi-final

Hindustan Times  

Manglenthang Kipgen's last-gasp strike earned India a thrilling 1-0 win over Maldives as they entered the semi-final of the SAFF U-20 Championship on Friday. India looked sharper in transition as compared to the first game, with Korou Singh Thingujam and Kelvin Singh Taorem providing much-needed width in attack. Kelvin stung the first shot on target for India but central midfielder …

The joy and the sadness of Chhetri
9 months, 2 weeks ago

The joy and the sadness of Chhetri

Hindustan Times  

Just a few days ago, on June 6, the 39-year-old Sunil Chhetri played his last match for India. He retired as India’s highest goal scorer, most capped player and for a team that often struggled to score, he was the inspiration, the creator and the finisher all in one. As he stepped out to play for India one last time, …

Chhetri’s relentless pursuit to elevate India’s standard
9 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Watch: Sunil Chhetri breaks down as India teammates give him guard of honour after farewell game
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Watch: Sunil Chhetri breaks down as India teammates give him guard of honour after farewell game

Firstpost  

Sunil Chhetri, 39, played his final match for India, ending a remarkable 19-year career during which he made a record 151 appearances and scored 94 goals. A tarful Sunil Chhetri reacts as he is given a guard of honour by his India teammates after his farwell match in Kolkata on Thursday. Image: X /@IndianFootball Sunil Chhetri could not control his …

So long and farewell Sunil Chhetri
9 months, 3 weeks ago

So long and farewell Sunil Chhetri

Hindustan Times  

Sunil Chhetri acknowledges the crowd after India's 0-0 draw against Kuwait They say the crest in front is more important than the name on the back and Sunil Chhetri would be the last player to contest that. “Thank you everyone who came today and those who watched me for these 19 years,” said Chhetri after being feted by Mohun Bagan, …

Chhetri bids an emotional goodbye
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Chhetri bids an emotional goodbye

The Hindu  

Thanks Captain, Leader, Legend was the message unfurled on the stands right behind one of the goals at the Salt Lake Stadium here as thousands of fans wildly cheered the most successful footballer of the country, Sunil Chhetri. Owning an unparalleled record of playing 151 matches and scoring 94 goals, thousands had gathered to see Chhetri finish his last match. …

India held to goalless draw in Chhetri’s farewell match
9 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Sunil Chhetri retires from international football as fourth highest goal-scorer
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Sunil Chhetri retires from international football as fourth highest goal-scorer

Live Mint  

Thousands cheered a tearful Sunil Chhetri off the pitch after his last match for India on Thursday, bringing to a close an international career which put him among the world's all-time leading scorers. Nearly 59,000 fans came to watch the captain's swan song in Kolkata -- a 0-0 draw against Kuwait in a World Cup qualifier -- a remarkable turnout …

Sunil Chhetri inconsolable as India teammates reserve guard of honour to goalscoring legend in farewell match vs Kuwait
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Sunil Chhetri inconsolable as India teammates reserve guard of honour to goalscoring legend in farewell match vs Kuwait

Hindustan Times  

Sunil Chhetri bid farewell to international football in front of over 58,000 fans at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, as India were restricted to a goalless draw by Kuwait. The result may have hampered India's chances to progress in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers, but the fans brushed the disappointment aside for a few moments as Chhetri took a …

Thank You, Sunil Chhetri: Fans Bring Out Spectacular Tifos For Captain Fantastic On His Farewell Appearance For India, Pictures Go Viral
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Thank You, Sunil Chhetri: Fans Bring Out Spectacular Tifos For Captain Fantastic On His Farewell Appearance For India, Pictures Go Viral

ABP News  

Sunil Chhetri walked out for India one final time during the Blue Tigers' FIFA World Cup Qualifiers fixture against Kuwait at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Thursday. While he could not score in his farewell match which ended goalless, it was an emotional moment for Chhetri as well as the football fans who welcomed captain fantastic into the …

WATCH: Sunil Chhetri breaks down in tears after farewell game for India vs Kuwait in FIFA WC Qualifiers
9 months, 3 weeks ago

WATCH: Sunil Chhetri breaks down in tears after farewell game for India vs Kuwait in FIFA WC Qualifiers

India TV News  

Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri walked into the sunset after gracing the field for 19 years in his illustrious career for the national team. Chhetri has decided to call it time to his India career with his final game coming against Kuwait in the FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. An emotional Chhetri trudged …

FIFA WC Qualifier: In Sunil Chhetri's last dance, Kuwait hold India to 0-0 draw
9 months, 3 weeks ago

FIFA WC Qualifier: In Sunil Chhetri's last dance, Kuwait hold India to 0-0 draw

India Today  

Sunil Chhetri's final international game before retirement suffered a not-so-ideal fate after India played out a disappointing 0-0 draw against Kuwait on June 6 in what was their FIFA World Cup Qualifier clash. India's attacking intent The Blue Tigers took the field at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Salt Lake, Kolkata with a clear attacking intent and that was …

Sunil Chhetri in tears as Salt Lake gives standing ovation to legend on farewell
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Sunil Chhetri in tears as Salt Lake gives standing ovation to legend on farewell

India Today  

India captain Sunil Chhetri was in tears as the Salt Lake Stadium gave a standing ovation to the legendary footballer after his final game in Kolkata. Sunil Chhetri's final game for India ended in a 0-0 draw against Kuwait. Happy Retirement @chetrisunil11 😭💙 We Love you 3000 ðŸäô 🇮🇳 ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/dhx2VgahAl — Blue Pilgrims 🇮🇳 June 6, 2024 Salt Lake …

Sunil Chhetri: ‘Irreplaceable’ Indian football star finally calls it a day
10 months, 1 week ago

Sunil Chhetri: ‘Irreplaceable’ Indian football star finally calls it a day

The Hindu  

Chhetri, who carried Indian football on his back for 19 years, will play his final international game for the Blue Tigers against Kuwait on June 6. Star footballer Sunil Chhetri announced his decision to retire from international football after the FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Kuwait on June 6, bringing the curtains down on a career that is unparalleled …

Sunil Chhetri announces retirement; Best career moments of the Indian football legend in pictures
10 months, 1 week ago

Sunil Chhetri announces retirement; Best career moments of the Indian football legend in pictures

The Hindu  

Chhetri made his senior India debut against Pakistan on 12 June 2005 in Quetta. Chhetri contributed to India’s victorious 2011 SAFF Championship campaign with his seven goals. Chhetri topped the goal-scorer’s chart with four goals to his name aiding India win the 2012 Nehru Cup. As a captain, Chhetri led India to the 2015 SAFF Championship triumph scoring joint- most …

Sunil Chhetri: Captain, Leader, Legend
10 months, 1 week ago

Sunil Chhetri: Captain, Leader, Legend

News 18  

Sunil Chhetri called time on his international career as he took to social media to announce that the joint FIFA World Cup and AFC Asian Cup Qualifier match against Kuwait in Kolkata on June 6 will be his last for the Blue Tigers. Scoring 94 in 150 matches, Chhetri is the third most prolific scorer in international football among active …

Football legend Sunil Chhetri announces retirement, WC qualifier on June 6 to be his last game
10 months, 1 week ago

Football legend Sunil Chhetri announces retirement, WC qualifier on June 6 to be his last game

New Indian Express  

Chhetri, who made his debut in 2005, has scored 94 goals for the country. On his international debut against Pakistan way back in 2005, Chhetri, who would go on to become one of the game's most lethal strikers, scored, and he rated it as his best moment. So that day, everything that happened, once he told me, from breakfast to …

Advantage Mumbai: Chhangte nets two late goals to stun Goa in semis
11 months ago

Advantage Mumbai: Chhangte nets two late goals to stun Goa in semis

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: FC Goa were following the script to the T. Boris Singh Thangjam had scored the opening to hand them the lead against Mumbai City FC in the first leg of the ISL semifinals at Bhubaneswar on Wednesday. Just when it seemed like Goa would walk with a handy lead going into the second leg, drama ensued. Lallianzuala Chhangte sparked …

India Eye Goals Against Afghanistan in Sunil Chhetri's Landmark Appearance
1 year ago

India Eye Goals Against Afghanistan in Sunil Chhetri's Landmark Appearance

News 18  

Milestone man Sunil Chhetri will be the cynosure of all eyes as India hope to overcome their struggles in front of the goal in the return leg of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Afghanistan here on Tuesday. Having played his first International in 2005, he has so far earned 149 international caps, 93 goals and 11 trophies for …

India play out goalless draw against Afghanistan in FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
1 year ago

India play out goalless draw against Afghanistan in FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

India TV News  

The Indian football team played out a goalless draw against Afghanistan at the Damac Stadium in Abha, Saudi Arabia and missed a wonderful opportunity to earn three valuable points in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers. Lallianzuala Chhangte, Manvir and Nikhil Poojary created a few scoring opportunities for the Blue Tigers but they all went begging as Afghanistan's defence …

What happened when India football team last faced Kuwait?
1 year, 4 months ago

What happened when India football team last faced Kuwait?

The Hindu  

India starts its second round of FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC qualifiers with a match against Kuwait at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium on Thursday. India last faced Kuwait, in the final of the SAFF Championships 2023 on July 4, where the Blue Tigers clinched a 5-4 win on penalties to lift its ninth title. FOLLOW INDIA VS KUWAIT MATCH …

Stimac admits drawbacks but hints at sub-par refereeing after India’s Merdeka Cup exit
1 year, 5 months ago

Stimac admits drawbacks but hints at sub-par refereeing after India’s Merdeka Cup exit

The Hindu  

India’s campaign at the Merdeka Cup 2023 ended before it could take off after the Blue Tigers suffered a 2-4 loss against Malaysia, which saw them bow out of the competition. After conceding a goal early courtesy of Dion Cool’s strike in the seventh minute, India showed fight and responded with an equaliser in the 13th minute, after Sahal Abdul …

Merdeka Cup 2023: India Lose to Malaysia 2-4 in Controversial Circumstances, Bow Out in Semifinal
1 year, 5 months ago

Merdeka Cup 2023: India Lose to Malaysia 2-4 in Controversial Circumstances, Bow Out in Semifinal

News 18  

India’s Merdeka Tournament campaign after a gap of 22 years ended in sheer disappointment when they went down to hosts Malaysia 2-4 in the semi-final in front of a deafening home crowd in the Bukit Jalil National Stadium on Friday, October 13, 2023. In a match marred by a few controversial refereeing decisions, including the cancellation of a ‘goal’ scored …

IND vs AFG, World Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma blitzkrieg sets up India’s win over Afghanistan
1 year, 5 months ago

IND vs AFG, World Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma blitzkrieg sets up India’s win over Afghanistan

The Hindu  

Rohit Sharma’s incandescent shots lit up the Delhi skies as India cantered to an eight-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the World Cup match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Wednesday. The skipper’s 131 was the foundation from which the Men in Blue leapt past Afghanistan’s 272 for eight as India finished with 273 for two in 35 overs. Even …

ICC World Cup, India vs Afghanistan | Match report and updates - Oct 11, 2023
1 year, 5 months ago

ICC World Cup, India vs Afghanistan | Match report and updates - Oct 11, 2023

The Hindu  

Rohit Sharma’s incandescent shots lit up the Delhi skies as India cantered to an eight-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the World Cup match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Wednesday. The skipper’s 131 was the foundation from which the Men in Blue leapt past Afghanistan’s 272 for eight as India finished with 273 for two in 35 overs. Even …

India vs Pakistan in SAFF U19 Championship 2023 final as Blue Colts beat Nepal on penalties
1 year, 6 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’ …

Asian Games 2023: Chhetri penalty earns India 1-0 win against Bangladesh; keeps qualification hopes alive
1 year, 6 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, 6 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 …

Asian Games 2023: Sunil Chhetri's late penalty goal guides India to hard-fought win over Bangladesh
1 year, 6 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Sunil Chhetri's late penalty goal guides India to hard-fought win over Bangladesh

India TV News  

India men's football team recorded a hard-fought 1-0 win against Bangladesh in their second group-stage game in the Asian Games 2023 at Hangzhou's Xiaoshan Sports Centre Stadium on Thursday, September 21. India's goal came during the 85th minute when Bangladesh skipped Rahmat Mia fouled on midfielder Bryce Miranda inside the box to concede a penalty. Meanwhile, India head coach Igor …

SAFF Championship 2023: Prize money, full list of award winners as winning captain Sunil Chettri wins big
1 year, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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 …

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