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SAFF CHAMPIONSHIP 2023: India puts four past Pakistan- Highlights
Sunil Chhetri scores three, completes 90 international goals. Udanta Singh added a fourth as icing on the top.
India beat Pakistan (Image via AIFF)
In the opening match of group A in the SAFF Cup 2023, held at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bangalore, India emerged victorious with a resounding 4-0 score-line against Pakistan. Pakistan's journey to the tournament has been marred by disappointment, and India added to their misery on this occasion.
Just ten minutes into the game, Pakistan's goalkeeper Saqib Hanif made a grave error, allowing India to score their first goal. Hanif attempted to clear the ball, but Sunil Chhetri seized the opportunity and found the back of the net flawlessly.
Chhetri extended India's lead to two with a successful penalty kick in the 16th minute. Despite Pakistan's efforts to get back into the game, they were unsuccessful. In the 74th minute, India was awarded another penalty when Chhetri was fouled inside the box. Saqib correctly guessed the direction but failed to deny Sunil, resulting in his hat-trick goal and his 90th international goal.
Udanta Singh, who substituted for Ashique, added India's fourth goal in the 81st minute. This victory marked India's 15th win against the Pakistani side.
As it happened:
Live Updates
- 21 Jun 2023 3:37 PM GMT
GOAL NUMBER 90 FOR CHHETRI!
That is goal number 90 for Sunil Chhetri in the national team colors.
- 21 Jun 2023 3:36 PM GMT
73' Referee points to the SPOT!
Sunil Chhetri is fouled inside the box, can he get his hattrick and 90th International goal today?
- 21 Jun 2023 3:34 PM GMT
70' Almost THREE!
Ashique Kuruniyan on a counter through the left, he beats the first defensive line but well defended by the Pakistan defender before he manages to pass it to Chhetri
- 21 Jun 2023 3:30 PM GMT
67' What a shot!
Harun Hamid shoots from the halfway line to the target, curves it beautifully and the ball goes just over the bar.
- 21 Jun 2023 3:27 PM GMT
64' Pakistan are defending well!
After the initial slip ups Pakistan looks sharp now. Chhangte attempts a solo run through the right, he dances into the box dribbling past the defenders and it's cleared in the end.
- 21 Jun 2023 3:22 PM GMT
58' Shayak Dost is down!
Sandesh Jhingan and Shayak collides while attempting for a free kick, Shayak has his hand on his head and is down. Pakistan are awarded a free kick, thankfully Shayak is back on his feet.
