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India vs Kuwait Highlights, SAFF Championship 2023: Red Cards Galore As India Play Out 1-1 Draw vs Kuwait In SAFF Championship
IND vs KUW Championship 2023 Highlights: India played out a 1-1 draw against Kuwait in a Group A match.
SAFF Championship 2023 Highlights: India and Kuwait play out a 1-1 draw© AIFF
India vs Kuwait, SAFF Championship 2023 Highlights: Three red cards were shown as India and Kuwait played out a 1-1 draw in the SAFF Championship 2023 in Bengaluru. While India head coach Igor Stimac and Rahim Ali were shown red cards for the hosts, Kuwait footballer Alqallaf was sent off. Sunil Chhetri scored the opening goal but India were denied victory after a disappointing own goal from Anwar Ali. Thanks to this result, Kuwait topped Group A while India finished second. While both teams had the same number of points from three matches, Kuwait finished on top as they scored more goals.
Here are the Highlights from India vs Kuwait, SAFF Championships match from Bengaluru:
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- 21:35 (IST)India vs Kuwait LIVE: That's all folks!The match ends 1-1! Red cards galore and an unfortunate own goal from Anwar Ali. Even the points table was extremely close but India finished second as Kuwait scored more goal than them. Now it is time for the semi-finals and India will be looking for a better finish this time for sure.
- 21:19 (IST)India vs Kuwait LIVE: Two red cards!Two red cards! Alqallaf and Rahim Ali both pushed opponents during an off-field scuffle and both of them are sent off. A heated end to this game! Alqallaf pushed Sahal while Rahim Ali came to the aide of his teammate and pushed a Kuwait footballer.
- 21:12 (IST)India vs Kuwait LIVE: Red card for Igor StimacRed card for Igor Stimac! The Indian football team head coach's troubles in the competition continue. He already received a yellow card for disrupting play and this time, he was sent off for having a go at the officials. He was not done with his conversation with the match officials but he had to leave the pitch side. India lead 1-0 against Kuwait in the second half.
- 21:07 (IST)India vs Kuwait LIVE: Sahad on the moveSahal Samad has been a crucial injection of energy in the match since he came on as a substitute. The youngster is mainly playing as a forward and although couple of his runs were cut short by the offside flag, he is looking quite confident on the ball.
- 20:58 (IST)India vs Kuwait LIVE: Tempers flare!A close chance for Jeakson Singh but the shot was deflected away from the goal. The players are feeling the heat of the situation as they have clashed twice till now over referee's decisions. However, India still comfortably in front thanks to the Sunil Chhetri goal.
- 20:29 (IST)India vs Kuwait LIVE: Super Chhetri!
45+2' GOOOOAAAAL!! Who else, but the man himself! @chetrisunil11
— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) June 27, 2023
A side-footed volley off a @AnirudhThapa corner, and the ball nestles into the back of the net
🇮🇳 1-0 🇰🇼#INDKUW #SAFFChampionship2023 #BlueTigers #IndianFootball pic.twitter.com/gwMzNPSWoL - 20:22 (IST)India vs Kuwait LIVE: Chhetri once again!Goal Number 92 for Sunil Chhetri! The perfect end to the first half for India. The hosts were looking dangerous for a long time and the corner did the trick. Inch perfect delivery and Chhetri made no mistake in front of the goal. India 1-0 Kuwait at half-time!
- 20:14 (IST)India vs Kuwait LIVE: On-field spat!The players are clashing on the field! This is becoming a regular thing. Akash Mishra clashed with a footballer from Kuwait and for a moment, tempers flared between the two sides. However, cooler heads prevailed and nothing from the referee.
- 19:53 (IST)India vs Kuwait LIVE: Wingers on the topAshique Kurunian and Lallianzuala Chhangte - India have put a lot of onus on their two wingers and till now, both of them have delivered brilliantly. From showing tremendous pace on attack to tracking back when needed, it has been an impressive show in Bengaluru till now.
- 19:46 (IST)India vs Kuwait LIVE: Domination from IndiaIt may have come as a surprise to some but India are actually dominating proceedings. A brilliant through pass and Ashique Kurunian was so close to getting to the end of it. India have maintained their positions really well and the first goal can be just around the corner.
- 19:43 (IST)
- 19:20 (IST)India vs Kuwait LIVE: India's Starting XI
Your #BlueTigers XI for #INDKUW #SAFFChampionship2023 #IndianFootball pic.twitter.com/xrQfbrdV8T
— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) June 27, 2023
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