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AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers LIVE: India v/s Hong Kong – Updates, Results, Scores, Blog
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AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers LIVE: The Indian men's football team is all set to return to Kochi for the first time in a decade as they take on Hong Kong in their final group match of the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers on Tuesday.
The contest will be a dead rubber with both India and Hong Kong already out of contention to qualify for the AFC Asian Cup.
Even an outright win today won't be enough for India to avoid wooden spoon in their group, but the hosts would hope to pocket all three points.
Will tonight be the evening Ryan Williams officially makes his debut? Can Khalid Jamil inspire the Blue Tigers to a win?
Stay tuned for all the LIVE updates:
Live Updates
- 31 March 2026 7:54 PM IST
HALF TIME!
The resulting free-kick from that tackle on Liston is the final bit of play in the first half. Not much to note there as Hong Kong defence control it well after a good recovery from India following a not-so-good set piece.
India protect their one-goal advantage heading into the break. They have Ryan Williams, who scored under four minutes, to thank.
The hosts had a few other chances as well, but haven't managed to convert.
IND 1-0 HKG
- 31 March 2026 7:51 PM IST
48' - Yellow card, Hong Kong!
A harsh tackle on Liston Colaco as as he threatens to run away with the ball. No 9 Manuel deservedly picks up a yellow card for Hong Kong.
IND 1-0 HKG
- 31 March 2026 7:49 PM IST
45' - Four minutes added
Four minutes added to the clock at the end of the first half. Hong Kong are slowly growing into the contest as India's constant attacking pressure has now gone down a notch.
IND 1-0 HKG
- 31 March 2026 7:35 PM IST
33' - India in control
India are in complete control of the proceedings. They are dictating the tempo and have easily enjoyed at least 60% of the possession until now.
Can the Blue Tigers maintain this flow for remainder of the match?
IND 1-0 HKG
- 31 March 2026 7:31 PM IST
28' - Good clearance from Rahul Bheke
A freekick for Hong Kong from a good position. The set piece is, however, far from best. Rahul Bheke, in the Indian wall, doesn't even need to move much to clear it away with a header.
IND 1-0 HKG
- 31 March 2026 7:28 PM IST
26' - Apuia goes wide!
Ryan Williams with a cross from the left this time, but it is intercept. The ball rolls to Apuia, who takes the shot from a distance. For a moment, it looked threatening. But it doesn't curl in enough. Goes wide of the far post.
IND 1-0 HKG
- 31 March 2026 7:27 PM IST
23' - Ryan Williams is bringing the Indian attack alive
Some good skills shown on the right from Williams before he finds space to find the ball to Chhangte. The latter cuts past two defenders and takes a shot. Its hit straight to the goalkeeper.
IND 1-0 HKG
- 31 March 2026 7:20 PM IST
17' - A good chance for India
A good pass from Ryan Williams to Manvir on the right. The latter puts it on a rushing Chhangte on first touch. Chhangte puts in a dive for deflection, but it is blocked by the Hong Kong defence.
That was a good chance for India to double their lead.
IND 1-0 HKG
