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 2:10 PM GMT
37' GOOOAAALLL!
Sunil Chhetri has now scored in his
25th
50th
75th
100th
125th
And 150th
CAPTAIN LEADER LEGEND
- 26 March 2024 2:05 PM GMT
32' Freekick for India!
Another free-kick opportunity for India, but once again, Brandon's delivery fails to meet expectations. The set-piece execution proving to be a challenge for the team as they strive to capitalize on such chances. India will need to sharpen their strategy to make the most of these opportunities as the game progresses.
- 26 March 2024 1:57 PM GMT
23' Free kick for India!
India earns a crucial free-kick in a promising position following a foul on Manvir. Brandon steps up to take it, opting for a short delivery, but unfortunately, it's intercepted by an Afghanistan player. The visitors swiftly launch a counter-attack, forcing Brandon to halt their momentum with a tactical foul, earning himself a yellow card in the process.
- 26 March 2024 1:49 PM GMT
15' Corner for India!
A corner opportunity for India as Brandon steps up to take it. His delivery finds Rahul Bheke, who rises high for the header. The ball ricochets off the shoulder of an Afghanistan defender, creating a tense moment in the opposition's box.
- 26 March 2024 1:40 PM GMT
7' Early scare from Afghanistan!
Afghanistan mounts a threatening attack as a corner finds the Afghan captain Amiri, putting India's defense under pressure. However, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu stands tall, ensuring India's safety with a crucial save. The Indian defense holding firm in the face of adversity.
- 26 March 2024 1:36 PM GMT
2' What a miss!
India begins the game in first gear. A precise pass from Brandon finds Sunil Chhetri, but his shot is met with a solid denial. The rebound falls to Manvir, but unfortunately, he sends it skyward.
- 26 March 2024 1:33 PM GMT
Kick off!
And we're underway in Guwahati! India, donning their iconic Blue kit, take on Afghanistan in this crucial FIFA World Cup qualifier match.
A historic moment as Sunil Chhetri earns his 150th cap for India, leading the team with pride. The action kicks off with Afghanistan initiating play.
