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SAFF Championships 2023: India wins the title — HIGHLIGHTS
India vs Kuwait, SAFF Championship Final Live: Kuwait took a 1-0 lead in the 14th minute, Lallianzuala Chhangte equalized for India in the 38th minute.
It's a grudge match between India and Kuwait in the SAFF Championship 2023 final tonight. (AIFF)
SAFF Championship Final, India vs Kuwait Live: India are looking to clinch their ninth title as they take on Kuwait in the 2023 SAFF Championship final at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Tuesday. There is a lot at stake in this match, like India's place in Pot 2 of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Kuwait took a 1-0 lead in the 14th minute of the match, Lallianzuala Chhangte equalised for India in the 38th minute. The score remained 1-1 at the end of 90 minutes, leading to 30 minutes of Extra Time.
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- 4 July 2023 2:05 PM GMT
5' - Akash Mishra looks dangerous
India have their first attack in the 4th minute as Akash Mishra draws forward and puts in a cross for Chhetri, but the header is weak. Akash Mishra then tries to release Ashique down the left flank, but an off side flank silences the crowd.
- 4 July 2023 2:03 PM GMT
2' - Match begins with rough tackle
Sahal gets us underway from the centre. The crowd is creating a terrific atmosphere as this match begins. It's Kuwait who have the first push of the match. Foiled.
And it's the 2nd minute of the match when we see the first dangerous tackle, put in on Ashique. However, it's the Kuwaiti player who needs attention after that.
- 4 July 2023 1:39 PM GMT
India vs Kuwait: Starting XIs
India XI: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Nikhil Poojary, Anwar Ali, Sandesh Jhingan, Akash Mishra; Jeakson Singh, Anirudh Thapa, Sahal Abdul Samad; Ashique Kuruniyan, Lallianzuala Chhangte, and Sunil Chhetri.
Kuwait XI: Abdulrahman Kameel; Abdullah Al Baloushi, Khalid El Ebrahim, Hasan Al Enezi, Hamad Al Qallaf; Fawaz Al Otaibi, Hamad Al Harbi, Ali Khalaf; Eid Naser Al Rashedi, Shabib Al Khaldi, Mubarak Al Faneni.
Naorem Mahesh coming in is expected to be the first change India make in the match.
20 minutes till kick-off.
- 4 July 2023 1:30 PM GMT
India rallies behind the Men in Blue
Best wishes pour in for the special occasion:
- 4 July 2023 1:07 PM GMT
India vs Kuwait: Past matches
India’s only win against Kuwait came in 2004 when they won 3-2 in a friendly. They came close to a second win last week, but a lot of work was undone by an unfortunate own goal in the dying stages of the 1-1 draw.
- 4 July 2023 1:05 PM GMT
India starting XI
Back to full strength for this crucial match. The full backs and Jhingan return to the side.
