East Bengal FC head coach Carles Cuadrat is anticipating a competitive game when they take on Bengaluru FC in their third match of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 season at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, in Bengaluru, on Wednesday.
The first time in 11 matches that India found themselves chasing a game, unbelievably, gave them even more impetus to get the win. Barely a few seconds after the goal, as the Kuwait players were reeling away in celebration and before the hosts could kick off again, the Kanteerava had already
The Indian men's football team claimed their ninth SAFF Championship title as they beat Kuwait 5-4 on penalties at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru
Indian football team clinched a terrific win on Tuesday at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru, as the Blue Tigers defeated Kuwait 5-4 on penalties, to claim the Bangabandhu SAFF Championship 2023 title.
The Indian senior men's team will face Lebanon for the third time in little over a fortnight in the semi-final of the SAFF Championship 2023, at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru, on Saturday, July 1, 2023
Bangladesh, who finished second in the group, will face Group A toppers Kuwait in the semi-finals, on Saturday. India will play Lebanon in the other semi-final on the same day.
Lebanon has topped the group with an all-win record in the four-team group. With this win, Lebanon set up a semi-final clash with India to be played on Saturday, July 1, 2023. The two teams met recently in the final of the Intercontinental Cup in Bhubaneswar, where India emerged the winners.
"If it's a draw, so be it. We'll still go out to ensure we progress from the semi-finals. We need to look at the tournament as a whole. If it's possible to win every game, it's even better. If not, the final aim is always to win the title," head coach Igor Stimac said.
Lebanon came out all guns blazing and did all the damage in the first half, with four different scorers finding the net. Aleksandar Ilic's side are now on six points, followed by both Bangladesh and Maldives on three points. Bhutan, yet to open their account, are bottom of the table.
India defeated Nepal 2-0 in the SAFF Championship 2023 on Saturday at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. After securing the win against Nepal the Indian football team confirmed their place in the semi-finals of the tournament
While Kuwait now have six points from two matches courtesy victories over Nepal and Pakistan, the team from across the border are at the rock bottom of Group A after losing both the matches against India and Kuwait.