Asian Cup qualifiers

The Indian football team beat Hong Kong 4-0 in the final Group D match of the AFC Asian Cup 2023 Qualifiers. Sunil Chhetri was one of the four goalscorers ...

In the 84th minute, Brandon Fernandes and Roshan Singh combined well to provide Manvir Singh a chance to score. In the 44th minute, Jeakson Singh’s free-kick found an unmarked Sunil Chhetri, who controlled the ball well and beat the goalkeeper to his right. Manvir Singh (84’) and Ishan Pandita (91’) then got on the scoresheet to make it India’s biggest win under coach Igor Stimac, who has been in charge of the team since 2019.

Updates from the Indian men's football team's match against Hong Kong at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.

India started their campaign with a 2-0 win over Cambodia and then came up with a last minute 2-1 win over Afghanistan to draw level on points with Hong Kong in the group table. 27’ - India 1-0 Hong Kong: India on the counter-attack. 16’ - India 1-0 Hong Kong: Good inviting cross from Ashique Kuruniyan from the right, spots the run of Chhetri and puts in a left-footed cross. 10’ - India 1-0 Hong Kong: Needless foul by Suresh Wangjam and the referee is quick to hand out a yellow card. 7’ - India 1-0 Hong Kong: Bit end to end so far, but no great chance at goal. 63’ - India 2-0 Hong Kong: Freekick for Hong Kong at a tight angle on the left side of goal. Chhetri wins the toss and decide India will kickoff first. 93’ - India 4-0 Hong Kong: GOAL FOR INDIA! Ishan Pandita gets on the scoresheet. 66’ - India 2-0 Hong Kong: Liston shows a bit of strength to outwrestle his marker. The India skipper shoots from inside the box but a strong save by Yapp Hung Fai. Chhetri leaps and brings the ball under control with his right, settles himself, and then slots past the goalkeeper with his left. 50’ - India 2-0 Hong Kong: What a chance for Sunil Chhetri! Sandesh Jhingan heads it forward from the midfield.

Thailand, India and Hong Kong have progressed to AFC Asian Cup 2023 on Tuesday even before taking to the field for their final qualifiers.

This is due to the fact that the second-placed team in Group B -- whether it be Philippines or Yemen -- will now only achieve a maximum of four points. The trio, along with Uzbekistan, Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan, all have six points to their names from their opening two matches in the third round of Asian Cup qualifiers. Thailand, India and Hong Kong are among six teams that have progressed to AFC Asian Cup 2023 on Tuesday even before taking to the field for their final qualifiers.

India capped off their historic AFC Asian Cup qualification campaign in style, sweeping aside a strong Hong Kong side 4-0 under heavy rains at the Salt Lake ...

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India bagged three wins out of three to qualify for successive AFC Asian Cup tournaments for the first time in their history. Here are the key takeaways ...

Having sealed their AFC Asian Cup 2023 berth before the Hong Kong game, India played without any kind of pressure and the result was there for all to see. Flags, banners, tri-colour headgears, Mexican waves and a whole lot of cheering was on show at the VYBK as fans thronged to the stadium to watch the Blue Tigers in action. But it was a complete contrast on the field of play as India bagged three wins out of three to qualify for successive AFC Asian Cup tournaments for the first time in their history. Having had almost a month-long national camp to prepare for the final round of AFC Asian Cup qualifiers, Stimac seems to have settled on his preferred line-up, not making more than two changes in each game. Confidence was restored among the players and that reflected in the thrilling win over Afghanistan where the celebrations that followed Sahal’s late goal showcased the Blue Tigers’ team spirit. Below par performances and a lack of wins have characterised Stimac’s tenure and calls from the fans to sack him are pretty common across social media.

Thanks to goals from Anwar, Sunil Chhetri, Manvir Singh and Ishan Pandita, India capped off their historic AFC Asian Cup qualification campaign in style, ...

On song, India attacked on the counter and a cross from the right from Manvir was converted by Pandita. It was then a tale of super subs as Manvir (85th) and Pandita (90+3rd) came off the bench to complete the rout and help India (nine points) top group D with three wins on the trot, ahead of Hong Kong (six). Igor Stimac's side brought out its A game on a stormy night and started off with a blitz as Anwar (2nd) and Chhetri (45') gave India a 2-0 lead.

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In the 57th minute, Hong Kong came close to its first goal, however, missed the chance. The AFC Asian Cup is contested by the senior men’s national teams of the members of the Asian Football Confederation. The winner of the tournament determines the continental champion of Asia. However, with the win, India finished at the top of the points table.