Indian Sports Highlights, January 23: India loses to Syria, knocked out of AFC Asian Cup
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India lost to Syria 0-1 in in their third and concluding Group B match at AFC Asian Cup
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Indian paddlers Manav Thakkar and Ayhika Mukherjee began their campaign in the WTT Star Contender Goa 2024 with comfortable victories on Tuesday at the Peddem Indoor Stadium in Mapusa, Goa.
And this is the end of India's second consecutive AFC Asian Cup campaign. The Blue Tigers lose to Syria 0-1 in a winner-take-all all clash. Syria advances to the Round of 16, and India will return home without a point and a goal.
A last minute effort by Rahul Bheke. He launches a kick from the edge of the box, but he cannot connect it at all.
Akash sends a long ball into the box, but Chhetri has no chance as Madania grabs it and dives spectacularly.
India is nowhere close to scoring position as Syria keeps pressing from all sides for another goal. India defence is under tremendous pressure.
Elias initiates an attack through the left flank, Khribin meets his pass but his effort has been block just before the Indian goal.
Indian players make an attempt to breach the Syrian defence but the Eagles of Qasioun remain vigilant in the match. India 0-1 Syria
Subhasish dispatches a long ball for Chhetri deep into the Syrian box, but the no change in the scoresheet. Syria leads 1-0 in the match. The winner of this match will advance to the knockouts.