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AFC U23 Asian Cup 2024 Qualifiers: India suffers 0-3 defeat against UAE - Highlights
UAE defeated India three goals to nil in the last group stage game. India are out of the U23 Asian Cup.
AFC U23 India vs UAE
In a must-win match following their earlier defeat to China, India faced a formidable UAE side. After a tight 25 minutes, UAE broke the deadlock in the 26th minute with a goal from Alblooshi.
They doubled their lead in the 33rd minute, courtesy of Sultan Adil. The third goal, scored by Khalfan in the 64th minute, confirmed India's exit from the U23 Asian Cup 2024.
As it happened:
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- 12 Sep 2023 9:43 AM GMT
50' Vibin Mohanan is booked!
Vibin Mohanan picks up a yellow card after trying to bring down an opponent holding his jersey.
- 12 Sep 2023 9:40 AM GMT
47'
The second half kicks off with India showing great intent, pressing high, and sending players forward. Parthib Gogoi makes an energetic burst down the right wing, but unfortunately, his cross misses the target.
- 12 Sep 2023 9:16 AM GMT
41' India trying to keep ball possession!
India are keeping the ball possession after conceding the second goal but no much threat going forward.
- 12 Sep 2023 8:59 AM GMT
26' UAE takes the lead!
UAE draws the first blood, but a controversial goal. The linesman had his flag raised but then the decision is overturned by the main referee.
India 0 - 1 UAE
- 12 Sep 2023 8:51 AM GMT
16' Jiteshwor booked!
India's Jiteshwor Singh receives a yellow card for a rash challenge in the center of the field.The UAE side has been displaying impressive ball movement, but India are maintaining their defensive shape at the back.
- 12 Sep 2023 8:39 AM GMT
6' Heated game!
The game is pretty heated after early fouls from both teams, referee has given warning to both sides all under five minutes.
