India vs Kuwait, SAFF Championship: IND 1-1 KUW at Full Time — Highlights

India 1-0 Kuwait at end of 1st half

It seemed like the deadlock would not be broken. Till Sunil Chhetri swivelled like a ballerina to meet Anirudh Thapa's delivery with his first touch and cannoned it into goal in the last added minute of time in the first half. 

Both sides threatened before the goal, without setting a cat among the pigeons - that was something left for Captain Chhetri.

With 24 goals in the SAFF Championship history, Chhetri breaks an all time record of Maldives' Ali Ashfaq.

45+3' - Chhetri scores!

Goal! Sunil Chhetri scores with a volley from a corner in added time of the first half. His 92nd goal. His 24th goal in SAFF history, which is more than anyone else in history.

45' - India threaten to break down door

Akash Mishra now in an aggressive off-the-ball 'discussion' with Kuwait and the referee. The fracas is broken up before it gets too serious. India shading the possession as the first half draws to a close.

40' - Anwar Ali raises his game

Anwar Ali rises above everyone else to turn a header just inches away from goal. A few minutes later, Anwar rushes out to put in a sliding tackle to clear the danger.

Mahesh one of the better players on the pitch right now.

30' - Match becomes aggressive, Kuwait denied a goal, Chhangte loses temper

Kuwait denied a goal! Their players are furious. Jhingan, who put in a block to save a sure goal, demands a card for the complaining Kuwaitis. Chhangte then furious as a foul is given against him. This match is getting more and more aggressive as it wears on without a goal.

20' - India being caught off side

Quite a few forays on either side of the pitch but no real danger for either goal so far. India being caught out by the offside trap a little too often as they look to release their wingers.

10' - India attack in waves

Akash Mishra delivers a cross out of nowhere! Chhetri just miliseconds late to it. First half-chance for India in the 6th minute.

Chhetri rushes the keeper, but the Kuwaiti keeper manages to dribble past the onrushing Indian striker. Ooohs and aaahs across Bengaluru.

Nikhil now delivers in a cross from the left, needs to be headed out for a corner. India, suddenly, look like they're growing into this game.

5' - Kuwait get first half-chance

The first shot of the match! Abdullah lets loose with a volley. Sails over the bar. Kuwait with the first half-chance of the match. India still unable to make their mark.

Match begins

The teams are out. Anirudh Thapa to get us underway from the centre circle. And we are off. Anwar Ali tries a long ball to Chhetri in the first 10 seconds.

India's abundance on the wings

Expect a lot of speed down the wings. Question is - can the centre hold?