Watch: Crowd chants 'Vande Mataram', Gurpreet saves penalty and highlights from India's SAFF Championship win
1 year, 5 months ago

Watch: Crowd chants 'Vande Mataram', Gurpreet saves penalty and highlights from India's SAFF Championship win

Firstpost  

India beat Kuwait 5-4 on penalties after they were locked at 1-1 following regulation time to clinch their ninth SAFF Championship title. Goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu emerged as the winner once again as his massive leap to the left denied Kuwait as India won 5-4 on penalties to win the SAFF Championship on Tuesday night. The win is India’s ninth SAFF Championship title adding to ones in 1993, 1997, 1999, 2005, 2009, 2011, 2015 and 2021. Mahesh Naorem scored for India and then a diving Sandhu denied Kuwait captain Khaled Hajiah ensuing wild celebrations in the stands and the Indian dug out.

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India Aims to Bounce Back Against Bangladesh in SAFF Women's Championship Final
2 months ago

India Aims to Bounce Back Against Bangladesh in SAFF Women's Championship Final

The Hindu  

India aims to avenge their 2022 defeat against Bangladesh in the SAFF Women's Championship final match. The Blue Tigresses are seeking to top the group and secure a spot in the semifinals, while Bangladesh seeks to secure second place and finish runners-up. India leads the group with three points, while Bangladesh has one point and Pakistan has -3. The match …

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

SAFF U-19 Women’s Championship final: India faces gritty Bangladesh in summit clash
10 months, 2 weeks ago

SAFF U-19 Women’s Championship final: India faces gritty Bangladesh in summit clash

The Hindu  

The India U19 Women’s National Team will be out to break a voodoo on the artificial turf of BSSSMK Stadium on Thursday, February 7, 2024, when it meets host Bangladesh in the SAFF U19 Women’s Championship 2024 final. The title has eluded India on more than one occasion, the latest example being the SAFF U20 Women’s Championship in Dhaka last …

Indian football: India beats Pakistan 3-0 to win SAFF U19 title
1 year, 2 months ago

Indian football: India beats Pakistan 3-0 to win SAFF U19 title

The Hindu  

After a wait-and-see approach for the first 45 minutes, the Blue Colts decided to crack the whip in the second session and emerged as the SAFF Men’s U19 champions with a vigorous 3-0 triumph over Pakistan at the Dashrath Stadium in Kathmandu on Saturday. Following his nerve-wracking winning penalty strike against host Nepal in the semifinal on Wednesday, Kipgen scored …

India vs Pakistan in SAFF U19 Championship 2023 final as Blue Colts beat Nepal on penalties
1 year, 2 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, 2 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. …

SAFF Championship 2023: Defending champion India drawn with Bangladesh in U16 and U19 categories
1 year, 5 months ago

SAFF Championship 2023: Defending champion India drawn with Bangladesh in U16 and U19 categories

The Hindu  

The draw for the under-16 and under-19 categories of the South Asian Football Federation Championship was held at the Bangladesh Football Federation house in Dhaka, Bangladesh on Saturday. In the under-16 category, India was drawn with Nepal and Bangladesh while Pakistan, Bhutan and Maldives were drawn in the other group. U16 SAFF Championship 2023 Groups: Group A: India, Nepal, Bangladesh …

India conquers SAFF Championship for the ninth time
1 year, 5 months ago

India conquers SAFF Championship for the ninth time

The Hindu  

Fresh from clinching the Intercontinental Cup in Bhubaneshwar, India had to shift base immediately to Bengaluru for the SAFF Championship. Indian captain Sunil Chhetri relished the prospect of an added challenge and welcomed the idea of having Lebanon and Kuwait, saying that facing tougher teams will only help India sharpen its skills ahead of facing heavyweights such as Syria, Uzbekistan …

SAFF Championship 2023: Prize money, full list of award winners as winning captain Sunil Chettri wins big
1 year, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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 …

Watch: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu's flying save that won India SAFF Cup in thrilling penalties against Kuwait
1 year, 5 months ago

Watch: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu's flying save that won India SAFF Cup in thrilling penalties against Kuwait

Hindustan Times  

A full house at Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru was graced with yet another commanding display by the India football team, who clinched their ninth SAFF Cup title on Tuesday. Gurpreet Singh Sandhu with the match-winning save for India While Kuwait scored the first goal, it was India, who held the momentum throughout the match. India vs Kuwait SAFF Cup …

India vs Kuwait: Goalkeeper makes stunning penalty save to help India win SAFF Championship | WATCH
1 year, 5 months ago

India vs Kuwait: Goalkeeper makes stunning penalty save to help India win SAFF Championship | WATCH

India TV News  

SAFF Championship Final, India vs Kuwait: India were crowned champions of SAFF Championship on Tuesday for the record ninth time beating Kuwait in penalty shootout. The sudden death rule was applied then and this is where India turned out to be superior with Mahesh Naorem scoring and then the goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu made a stunning save to deny Kuwait …

India Beat Kuwait on Penalties to Clinch 9th SAFF Championship Title
1 year, 5 months ago

India Beat Kuwait on Penalties to Clinch 9th SAFF Championship Title

News 18  

India registered a thrilling win over Kuwait on penalties to clinch their ninth SAFF Championship title. Goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu made a sensational save on Kuwait’s sixth attempt to help India lift the trophy at Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru. India vs Kuwait Highlights SAFF Championship Final Meanwhile, it was 1-1 at the scoresheet after the end of extra time as …

India beat Kuwait in nerve-racking penalties to win 9th SAFF Championship crown
1 year, 5 months ago

India beat Kuwait in nerve-racking penalties to win 9th SAFF Championship crown

Hindustan Times  

With a bit of luck, a lot of pluck and the left hand of Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, India retained the SAFF Championship coming back from an early goal to beat invitees Kuwait 6-5 in the sudden death shootout after open play ended 1-1 on Tuesday. Indian team players celebrate a goal by Lallianzuala Chhangte against Kuwait during the final football …

India clinches SAFF Championship with penalty shootout win over Kuwait
1 year, 5 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, 5 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 vs Kuwait SAFF Championship Live Streaming: When and Where to watch IND vs KUW Final, Preview, Venue
1 year, 5 months ago

India vs Kuwait SAFF Championship Live Streaming: When and Where to watch IND vs KUW Final, Preview, Venue

India TV News  

IND vs KUW SAFF Championship Live Streaming: Eyeing their ninth title in the South Asian Football Federation Championship, India take on Kuwait in the final of the SAFF Championship. India's road to the final: IND vs PAK - India won 4-0 IND vs NEP - India won 2-0 IND vs KUW - Match tied 1-1 IND vs LBN - India …

SAFF C'ship Final: India's Solid Defence Up Against Kuwait's Attacking Flair
1 year, 5 months ago

SAFF C'ship Final: India's Solid Defence Up Against Kuwait's Attacking Flair

The Quint  

Gawali lifted the SAFF Championship trophy twice as a player -– first in 2005, in Karachi, and then in 2011 in New Delhi. Gawali's counterpart in the current team, Sandesh Jhingan, who missed the semifinal due to suspension, cannot wait to step onto the pitch for the summit clash and win his first SAFF title. In his absence, Mehtab Singh …

Gurpreet Sandhu shines as India beat Kuwait 5-4 on penalties to win SAFF Championship in Bengaluru
1 year, 5 months ago

Gurpreet Sandhu shines as India beat Kuwait 5-4 on penalties to win SAFF Championship in Bengaluru

India Today  

India defeated Kuwait on penalties to win the SAFF Championship Final at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. After being tied at 1-1, India beat Kuwait 5-4 on penalties to be crowned SAFF champions for the ninth time. Just moments later, India came close to equalizing when Lallianzuala Chhangte’s shot from distance was saved by goalkeeper Abdulrahman Kameel, who couldn’t …

India become SAFF Champions for ninth time, clinch heart-stopper against Kuwait in penalties
1 year, 5 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 …

SAFF Championship: India and Kuwait all set for a riveting summit clash
1 year, 5 months ago

SAFF Championship: India and Kuwait all set for a riveting summit clash

The Hindu  

Defending champion India will look to clinch its ninth SAFF Championship title when it takes on Kuwait at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Tuesday. Both teams come into the summit clash having played a truckload of games; it will be India’s ninth in under a month and Kuwait’s sixth in the same timespan. That it hasn’t lost a match in …

Kuwait stands in way as India looks to defend title in SAFF Championship final
1 year, 5 months ago

Kuwait stands in way as India looks to defend title in SAFF Championship final

The Hindu  

India will look to clinch its ninth SAFF Championship title when it takes on Kuwait at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Tuesday. The #BlueTigers went right back to work the day after winning an intense semifinal 💪🏽🌧️ Coach @stimac_igor talks about the performance against 🇱🇧 and what to expect from the #SAFFChampionship2023 FINAL against 🇰🇼🔥👊🏽#BlueTigers 🐯 #IndianFootball ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/WOxFHKr80I — …

SAFF Championship - Gurpreet Singh Sandhu’s hour of glory in the semifinals
1 year, 5 months ago

SAFF Championship - Gurpreet Singh Sandhu’s hour of glory in the semifinals

The Hindu  

Time and again, the players and the coaches of the Indian football team have stressed that the Blue Tigers’ stellar run of form is down to the collective effort of the team and not just an individual. Against Lebanon in the 2023 SAFF Championship semifinal, the night belonged to Gurpreet Singh Sandhu. ＧＵＲＰＲＥＥＴ ＳＴＡＮＤＳ ＴＡＬＬ🧤🔥@GurpreetGK has the most clean sheets …

SAFF Championship 2023: India Qualify for Final by Beating Lebanon on Penalties
1 year, 5 months ago

SAFF Championship 2023: India Qualify for Final by Beating Lebanon on Penalties

The Quint  

Nader Matar had the opportunity to put Lebanon in the lead in the first minute itself, after being played into the six-yard box. The Blue Tigers soon altered their system, pushing Jeakson Singh back between the two centre-backs while in possession. More importantly, it was when they were out of possession that they really tightened the screws on Lebanon, pressing …

SAFF Championship: India reaches final, beats Lebanon 4-2 in penalty shootout
1 year, 5 months ago

SAFF Championship: India reaches final, beats Lebanon 4-2 in penalty shootout

Live Mint  

In a nail-biting match, India won the match against Lebanon in the SAFF Championship 2023 semifinal on 1 July through a 4-2 penalty shootout. India will now face Kuwait in the finals of the tournament, who defeated Bangladesh by a solitary extra-time goal to reach the final of the SAFF Championship. Skipper Sunil Chhetri, Anwar Ali, Mahesh Singh and Udanta …

SAFF Championship 2023: Kuwait pips Bangladesh to make it to its maiden final
1 year, 5 months ago

SAFF Championship 2023: Kuwait pips Bangladesh to make it to its maiden final

The Hindu  

Kuwait clinched a 1-0 win against a resolute Bangladesh to become the first team to qualify for the 2023 SAFF Championship final, where it will face either India or Lebanon, at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium here on Saturday. Bangladesh could not clear its lines as Kuwait’s forward Mobarak Alfaneeni lobbed the ball inside the box for Salman Mohammed, whose header …

LBN 0(2) vs IND 0(4) Highlights: India beats Lebanon in penalties; enters SAFF Championship 2023 final
1 year, 5 months ago

LBN 0(2) vs IND 0(4) Highlights: India beats Lebanon in penalties; enters SAFF Championship 2023 final

The Hindu  

Match Preview 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. On Saturday at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, the …

SAFF Championship 2023: Why is Sandesh Jhingan not playing in India vs Lebanon semifinal?
1 year, 5 months ago

SAFF Championship 2023: Why is Sandesh Jhingan not playing in India vs Lebanon semifinal?

The Hindu  

India will start the semifinal of the SAFF Championship 2023 against Lebanon, without the services of defender Sandesh Jhingan and head coach Igor Stimac, at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday. FOLLOW THE MATCH LIVE: India vs Lebanon LIVE, SAFF Championship 2023 semifinal Jhingan, the centre-back, has played two matches in the tournament so far, starting against Pakistan …

IND vs LBN SAFF Championship: Sunil Chhetri's India cruise through to final with humdinger win over Lebanon
1 year, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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 semifinal: Kuwait strong favourite against resurgent Bangladesh
1 year, 5 months ago

SAFF Championship semifinal: Kuwait strong favourite against resurgent Bangladesh

The Hindu  

Bengaluru Kuwait will face Bangladesh in the first semifinal of the 2023 SAFF Championship at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium here on Saturday. Kuwait will start the clash as the clear favourite, but head coach Rui Bento said that factors like rankings and team form go out of the window when it comes to crunch matches like the semifinals or the …

SAFF Championship: India Turn to Sunil Chhetri for Inspiration Ahead of Lebanon Semis Encounter
1 year, 5 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: Ill-tempered battle between India and Kuwait ends with honours even
1 year, 5 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, 5 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: Nepal finishes on high with win over Pakistan
1 year, 5 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 …

India vs Kuwait Football Highlights, SAFF Championship: India 1-1 Kuwait; Chhetri scores, Stimac sent off
1 year, 5 months ago

India vs Kuwait Football Highlights, SAFF Championship: India 1-1 Kuwait; Chhetri scores, Stimac sent off

The Hindu  

Preview India will face its toughest test yet at the SAFF Championship when it takes on Kuwait in the final Group-A contest at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium here on Tuesday. India made eight changes against Nepal and struggled, especially in the first half, before winning 2-0. “We made a lot of changes in the last game to make sure we’ve …

SAFF Championship 2023: India's clean sheet ends as Sunil Chhetri's strike produces 1-1 stalemate vs Kuwait
1 year, 5 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 …

SAFF Championship: We will approach Kuwait game with a positive mentality, says India’s Chhangte
1 year, 5 months ago

SAFF Championship: We will approach Kuwait game with a positive mentality, says India’s Chhangte

The Hindu  

Lallianzuala Chhangte grabbing the spotlight has become a regular feature. RELATED | SAFF Championship preview: Top spot up for grabs as India takes on Kuwait “We are going to play against a very good side, and the team is well aware of that. But like the coach always tells us, we need to approach every game with a positive mentality …

SAFF Championship: Top spot up for grabs as India takes on Kuwait
1 year, 5 months ago

SAFF Championship: Top spot up for grabs as India takes on Kuwait

The Hindu  

India will face its toughest test yet at the SAFF Championship when it takes on Kuwait in the final Group-A contest at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium here on Tuesday. RELATED | Spotlight on Naorem Mahesh after performance against Nepal at SAFF Championship 2023 Kuwait may be ranked 143 in the world – 42 places below India – but that number …

SAFF Championship: Maldives starts favourite against under-performing Bangladesh in second Group B clash
1 year, 6 months ago

SAFF Championship: Maldives starts favourite against under-performing Bangladesh in second Group B clash

The Hindu  

Bangladesh and Maldives will clash in their second Group B match at the Kanteerava Stadium here on Sunday. Javier Fernández Cabrera’s Bangladesh started its campaign with a 2-0 defeat against Lebanon, with Hassan Maatouk and Khalil Bader getting on the scoresheet for the Cedars. The Bengal Tigers were mostly on the back foot and looked out of ideas against Lebanon, …

SAFF Championship 2023: Sunil Chhetri shines again as India beats Nepal 2-0 to enter semifinals
1 year, 6 months ago

SAFF Championship 2023: Sunil Chhetri shines again as India beats Nepal 2-0 to enter semifinals

The Hindu  

India huffed and puffed but eventually pulled off a 2-0 win over Nepal in the SAFF Championship at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Saturday. Second half goals from skipper Sunil Chhetri and Naorem Mahesh Singh secured India a semifinal spot, along with fellow Group-A side Kuwait, which had beaten Pakistan 4-0 earlier in the day. RELATED: Kuwait takes giant leap …

SAFF Championship 2023: Sunil Chhetri's India sail into semifinals, blank Nepal 2-0 in second game
1 year, 6 months ago

SAFF Championship 2023: Sunil Chhetri's India sail into semifinals, blank Nepal 2-0 in second game

India TV News  

SAFF Championship 2023: Sunil Chhetri and Co. sailed through to the semifinals of the South Asian Football Federation Championship 2023 after a convincing victory over Nepal in their second league game. Meanwhile, Naorem Mahesh Singh's strike doubled India's lead and clinched the deal for the Blue Tigers. India led 1-0 and Mahesh then made it a double as India enjoyed …

India Vs Nepal Highlights, SAFF Championship: India Advance to Semifinal With Win Over Nepal, IND 2-0 NEP
1 year, 6 months ago

India Vs Nepal Highlights, SAFF Championship: India Advance to Semifinal With Win Over Nepal, IND 2-0 NEP

News 18  

India Vs Nepal LIVE, SAFF Championship: FULL TIME! IND 1-0 NEP India Vs Nepal LIVE, SAFF Championship: 55' India free kick, IND 0-0 NEP Nepla concede their 10th foul of the game, as compared to India’s four till now on the evening. IND 0-0 NEP India Vs Nepal LIVE, SAFF Championship: 33' Nepal counter, IND 0-0 NEP Nepal get themselves …

SAFF Championship: After Nepal and Pakistan demolition Kuwait not keen on tinkering much against India
1 year, 6 months ago

SAFF Championship: After Nepal and Pakistan demolition Kuwait not keen on tinkering much against India

Hindustan Times  

After starting the SAFF Championship 2023 with a thumping 3-1 victory over Nepal, Kuwait produced yet another stellar performance, crushing Pakistan 4-0 in their second match at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Kuwait players react after their win against Pakistan Hasan Al Enezi, who was seen walking with a heavy strap on his knees after the match, took …

SAFF Championship: High-flying India faces battered Nepal
1 year, 6 months ago

SAFF Championship: High-flying India faces battered Nepal

The Hindu  

After having brushed aside Pakistan, India will look to dish out the same treatment to Nepal in its second Group-A match of the SAFF Championship at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday. In the pre-match interaction, the 26-year-old creator stressed the need to “contribute more” to take some burden off skipper and talisman Sunil Chhetri. READ |Igor Stimac: …

SAFF Championship 2023: Pakistan will look to upset Kuwait in second group game
1 year, 6 months ago

SAFF Championship 2023: Pakistan will look to upset Kuwait in second group game

The Hindu  

Bengaluru Kuwait and Pakistan will clash in their second Group A match of the 2023 SAFF Championship at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium here on Saturday. Pakistan’s Otis Khan, who was one of the brighter sparks in his team’s 4-0 drubbing against India, showed glimpses of his raw pace and ball control down the left channel. Better prepared Pakistan assistant coach …

SAFF Championship: Sunil Chhteri scores hat-trick to enter record books, India routs Pakistan
1 year, 6 months ago

SAFF Championship: Sunil Chhteri scores hat-trick to enter record books, India routs Pakistan

The Hindu  

It is one of the most closely watched events on the global sporting calendar and the dynamics of an India-Pakistan clash, cutting across disciplines, has always been one of the most intense rivalries in the world. While millions across the border watch with bated breath with respective nationalism at its peak, India football captain Sunil Chhetri encapsulated his emotions ahead …

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