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SAFF Championship: India, Kuwait play out 1-1 draw, Anwar Ali spoils Blue
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
In what was a high-tempo and high-tempered contest from start to finish, Sunil Chhetri's 92nd international goal, a clinical volley put India ahead at the stroke of half-time. However, an unfortunate own goal from Anwar Ali in second-half injury time put a heartbreaking and unfortunate end t
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SAFF Championship 2023: Nepal manage a win at last; Pakistan left empty-ha
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Nepal finished their campaign with three points from as many matches, Pakistan are returning home without a point in their kitty. India and Kuwait have already qualified for the semi-finals from this group.
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"If it's a draw, so be it," says India head coach Igor Stimac ahead of cla
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
"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.
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It's important to have trust, belief from coach: India midfielder Sahal Ab
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The midfielder also admits that it won't be a cakewalk for India to defend the title but also mentions that there is no extra pressure on the team.
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SAFF Championship: India to face stiff challenge from Kuwait in their last
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Stimac served his one-match suspension in the last game against Nepal, where the Blue Tigers made sure not to feel his absence and ran out 2-0 winners.
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SAFF Championship: Bangladesh keep hopes alive with 3-1 victory over Maldi
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
After having lost the first match against Lebanon, the team from Dhaka was desperate for three points to stay afloat in the tournament.
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SAFF Championship: Lebanon enter semi-final, thrashing Bhutan 4-1
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
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.
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"Mahesh's cross was turning point of match against Nepal": Indian men's fo
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Saturday night was the night of firsts for both 'Mahesh's in the Indian team. Naorem Mahesh Singh capped off a brilliant performance with his first goal for the Blue Tigers, while assistant coach Mahesh Gawli, stepping in place of Igor Stimac, serving a one-match suspension, led the team to
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SAFF Championship: India blanks Nepal 2-0
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
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
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SAFF Championship: Kuwait routs Pakistan in a one-sided contest
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
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.
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SAFF Championship: Maldives, Lebanon register wins
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Next up in Group B, Maldives face Bangladesh, while Bhutan take on Lebanon on Sunday, June 25
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SAFF Championship: Lebanon beat former world champions Bangladesh 2-0
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Lebanon, ranked 99 in the FIFA rankings, are one of the two teams who are playing in the SAFF Championship for the first time as they have been invited from outside of the SAFF region.
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