Indian Sports Highlights, January 23: India loses to Syria, knocked out of AFC Asian Cup

56' India 0-0 Syria

Oues comes up with a cross from the right flank. Ramadan tries to grab it but Udanta clears the danger for India. The scores remains 0-0. 

52' India wastes a chance

Syrian goalkeeper Madania makes a mistake inside the box, he comes out to receive a cross from an Indian player on the right flank. It drops at the feet of Chhangte. But Syrian defender forces him to go wide. Corner for India, but of no use. 

2nd half begins

Nikhil Poojary replaces Sandesh Jhingan. Rahul Bheke will move to the Centre back position. 

Half time players change

Mahesh Singh OUT

Udanta Singh IN

Half-time

A last moment chance for India. Sunil Chhetri goes for a long ranger, but no change in the scoresheet. India 0-0 Syria.

Syria enjoys 54 per cent ball possession, while India controls 46 per cent of play.

45+3' India 0-0 Syria

Ramadan and Ham go for long rangers but Tangri puts his body to block the shots. Chhetri, however, loses the control of the ball in the box, Syria wins a corner, but the score remains 0-0. 

44' India faces Syrian onslaught

Syria is now posing a serious challenge to the Indian team. India made a good start in the match but it is all about Syria now. Alaswad breaches the Indian defence again, but Subhashi Bose blocks him. Mishra clears the ball. 

41' India vs Syria

Syria takes the attack the into the Indian box, Gurpeet finds himself in a dangerous spot. He throws himself to reach the ball to keep onrushing Alaswad at bay.

40' Gurpeet tested again

Ramadan continues to trouble India, Gurpeet is suddenly having a busy time. Syria is now looking more and more dangerous 

39' Gurpeet saves

Gurpeet makes two consecutive saves within a few seconds. First one is coming from the left and the second from the right. He shows his calibre by saving both. The score remains 0-0.