World Cup Qualifiers: India suffers defeat afainst Qatar- Highlights
41' Another chance for India!
India appears to be finding their rhythm, with Thapa breaking through the defense for a good chance. Despite the effort to put it past the keeper, the ball bounces on the ground and goes wide. The Blue Tigers are growing into the game.
34' Chance for India!
A promising opportunity for India! Thapa sets up a good ball for Apuia, but the shot goes over the bar. The Blue Tigers are creating chances, and hopefully, they can capitalize on the next one.
31' Good save!
Crucial moment! Amrinder pulls off a good save, keeping India in the game. The Blue Tigers will be looking to build on this and turn the momentum.
19' Jhingan to the rescue!
A tense moment as another error from Amarinder leads to a Qatari chance. A powerful shot from outside the box is met with a heroic defensive effort from Jhingan, flying in from the wings to head the ball away. The defense is put to the test.
15' Sandesh Jhingan is booked!
An early booking for Sandesh Jhingan. Not good scenes with no other reliable centre-backs in the substitute list.
12' India growing into the game!
Despite an early setback, India is showing resilience and growing into the game. While Qatar continues to attack, the Blue Tigers are now asserting control and keeping possession.
3' GOAL!
Early drama as Qatar takes advantage of a defensive lapse to open the scoring in the third minute. Moustafa Tarek capitalizes on a pass from Tameem Alabdulla, finding the back of the net with a ground shot. India will look to regroup.
IND 0 - 1 QAT
Kick off!
And we're underway in Bhubaneswar! The Blue Tigers in their iconic blue kit, facing Qatar in their white away kit. India starts from right to left.