Tri-Nation: India beat Kyrgyz Republic 2-0; become champions- Highlights
67'- Double change for India
Jeakson and Thapa go off, Sahal and debutant Rohit Kumar come on.
65'- Kyrgyz wastes a chance
The replay showed Jhingan handling the ball inside the box, but the referee thought it was outside. Nonetheless, the Kyrgyz player shoots the freekick way over the crossbar.
59'- Mahesh almost scores!
Chhetri holds up the ball and gives it to Mahesh who tries to wrap his foot around it, but too much power in it.
56'- Mahesh comes on
More minutes in the tank for Mahesh as he comes on for Brandon.
53'- The ball just eludes Chhetri
Great ball from Chhangte which finds Chhetri but the forward fails to get it in control.
47'- Early chance for Kyrgyz
A winger from the Kyrgyz team puts in a delightful cross but it was more towards the Indian goalie Gurpreet, who collects it calmly.
HALF TIME
India is the happier team with Sandesh Jhingan's strike, but Igor Stimac's men need to be more attacking. On the other hand, Kyrgyz Republic have been kept quiet by the Indian backline throughout the first half.
HT: IND 1-0 KYR
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