FIFA World Cup qualifiers: India share spoils with Kuwait- Highlights

Full time here in Kolkata! The match between India and Kuwait ends in a hard-fought stalemate.

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Tensions rise on the field as Sultan Alenezi and Edmund Lalrindika get into a physical altercation. The confrontation escalates when Sultan pushes Edmund to the ground, prompting the referee to intervene. Both players receive yellow cards for their involvement in the scuffle, as the match resumes with heightened intensity and both teams aiming to regain their focus.

Just two minutes to go for the end of regulation time.

Historic moment, as Edmund Lalrindika makes his debut for the Indian senior national team, becoming the first player in five years to earn this prestigious honor. 

Chhangte whips in a precise cross from the left flank, presenting three options inside the Kuwait box. Among them, Manvir manages to connect with the ball, but unfortunately, he fails to capitalize on the opportunity, unable to make anything out of it. 

A tired Liston Colaco is replaced by Manvir Singh. 

A smart through ball from Brandon finds Chhangte on the right flank, but his attempted cross is cleared by the Kuwait defense, conceding a corner for India. The resulting corner kick leads to a flurry of three more corners as India presses for the breakthrough. However, despite the sustained pressure, the Kuwait defense holds firm, and nothing comes out of the successive set-piece opportunities.

The score remains deadlocked.

A perfectly timed through ball from Nikhil Poojary splits past the defense of Kuwait, creating a golden opportunity for the substitute Rahim Ali. Breaking the offside trap, Rahim Ali accelerates to reach the ball, showing great pace and determination. With the goal at his mercy, he takes the shot, but unfortunately, it goes wide of the target.