Football
FIFA World Cup qualifiers: India loses to Afghanistan- Highlights
Sunil Chhetri takes the lead for India in the 37th minute for India, Rahmat Akbari equalized in 71st minute. Mohammed Sheriff scored the winner.
Sunil Chhetri scored in his 150th match
After an eventful first half in Guwahati, India leads Afghanistan 1-0. Sunil Chhetri's clinical penalty at the 37th minute mark separates the two sides as they head into the halftime break. India has shown determination in attack, while Afghanistan has posed threats on the counter.
Rahmat Akbari's goal in the 71st minute restored parity for Afghanistan, setting the stage for a tense finale. With both teams vying for supremacy, Afghanistan seized the initiative in the dying moments of the game, capitalizing on a penalty awarded in the 87th minute to clinch a 2-1 victory.
Sheriff Mohammed's composed finish from the spot kick dashed India's hopes of salvaging a draw and handed Afghanistan a memorable triumph.
As it happened:
Live Updates
- 26 March 2024 3:29 PM GMT
Full time!
The final whistle blows in Guwahati, and it's Afghanistan who emerges victorious with a 2-1 win over India in this FIFA World Cup qualifier match. Despite India's early lead from Sunil Chhetri's penalty, Afghanistan staged a remarkable comeback with goals from Rahmat Akbari and Sheriff Mohammed.
- 26 March 2024 3:19 PM GMT
87' Penalty for Afghanistan!
Penalty drama unfolds as Afghanistan is awarded a crucial spot-kick in the 87th minute, following a foul by Gurpreet Singh Sandhu inside the box. Sheriff Mohammed steps up to take the pressure-packed penalty and converts it with precision, propelling Afghanistan into the lead! The visitors stun the home crowd as they now hold the advantage late in the game.
- 26 March 2024 3:01 PM GMT
67' GOAL!
Afghanistan strikes back! Rahmat Akbari finds the back of the net, leveling the score with a well-taken goal. The visitors display their resilience and determination, shaking up the dynamics of the game.
- 26 March 2024 2:59 PM GMT
66' Changes coming for India!
Liston, Brandon, Chhetri out.
Chhangte, Mahesh and Thapa in.
- 26 March 2024 2:44 PM GMT
53' Chance for Afghanistan!
Chance for Afghanistan. But Gurpreet denies him.
- 26 March 2024 2:37 PM GMT
Second half begins!
The second half kicks off in Guwahati! Both teams return to the pitch with renewed vigor, eager to make an impact and secure the win. Will India maintain their lead, or will Afghanistan mount a comeback?
- 26 March 2024 2:21 PM GMT
Half time!
After an eventful first half in Guwahati, India leads Afghanistan 1-0.
- 26 March 2024 2:16 PM GMT
43' Liston almost there!
Liston almost makes it two for India but good defending from Afghanistan.
