Football
Asian Games: India beat Bangladesh in a tightly contested game- Highlights
Sunil Chhetri converted a penalty to take India one step closer to the qualification for the next round.
India vs Bangladesh
In a tightly contested encounter at the Asian Games, the Indian men's football team secured a vital victory against Bangladesh.
The match remained goalless until the second half when Sunil Chhetri converted a penalty in the 85th minute, giving India the lead. With this victory, India takes a significant step forward in their quest for qualification to the next round.
As it happened:
Live Updates
- 21 Sep 2023 9:21 AM GMT
57' Lalchungnunga!
A moment of danger for India as Sandesh Jhingan slips while defending, but Lalchungnunga comes to the rescue with a towering clearance. Despite giving away a corner, India manages to clear the danger.
- 21 Sep 2023 9:16 AM GMT
52' Corner for Bangladesh!
Bangladesh earns a corner as Rabul's shot is blocked by Lalchungnunga. Rabul takes the corner, but the resulting attack ends up offside. Both teams seem to be actively seeking opportunities in the second half.
- 21 Sep 2023 9:11 AM GMT
48' Double misses!
A golden opportunity for India as Bryce Miranda delivers a cross into the box, finding Rahul KP and Sunil Chhetri. Unfortunately, Rahul misses a free header, and the ball falls to Rohit Danu, who skies the shot.
- 21 Sep 2023 9:08 AM GMT
45' The game resumes!
The second half begins, and now India will be attacking from left to right. The question remains whether India can find a way to breach the fortress of Bangladesh's goalkeeper, Mitul Marma.
- 21 Sep 2023 8:52 AM GMT
Half Time!
At halftime, it's still a goalless draw between India and Bangladesh. It's been an intense and closely contested match so far.
India 0 - 0 Bangladesh
- 21 Sep 2023 8:51 AM GMT
45' Mitul Marma please open the door!
With players like Bryce, Amarjit, Sunil Chhetri, Rohit Danu, and Rahul KP involved, the attack seems potent. However, Bangladesh's goalkeeper, Mitul Marma, impressively makes a triple save to deny India.
- 21 Sep 2023 8:46 AM GMT
42' Freekick for India!
A promising free-kick opportunity for India as Bryce Miranda is fouled just outside the box. Rohit Danu steps up to take it. He delivers a good ball into the box, but the goalkeeper manages to collect it before Sandesh Jhingan can connect with a header.
- 21 Sep 2023 8:44 AM GMT
39' Corner for India!
A corner opportunity for India! Bryce Miranda takes the corner, and there are shouts for a handball as Sana tries to head it towards the net. However, the referee decides against awarding a penalty.
- 21 Sep 2023 8:25 AM GMT
21' India keeping possession!
Maintaining possession can be an effective strategy to control the game and relieve pressure. It's good to hear that India is focused on keeping possession. This approach can help dictate the tempo and limit Bangladesh's opportunities.
- 21 Sep 2023 8:24 AM GMT
18' What a chance!
A promising move from India as Rahul KP and Abdul Rabeeh work together on the right flank. Ayush Chhetri then sets up Sunil Chhetri inside the box, but Bangladesh's defense manages to clear the danger just in time. The Indian team is showing some attacking intent.
