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India vs Pakistan Highlights, SAFF Championship 2023: Sunil Chhetri's Hattrick Helps India Thrash Pakistan 4-0
IND vs PAK SAFF Championship 2023 Highlights: A hattrick from captain Sunil Chhetri guided India to a thumping 4-0 win over Pakistan in their opening Group A match of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Championship on Wednesday
- NDTV Sports Desk
- Updated:June 21, 2023 09:33 PM IST
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IND vs PAK, SAFF Championship 2023, Highlights: A hattrick from captain Sunil Chhetri guided India to a thumping 4-0 win over Pakistan in their opening Group A match of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Championship on Wednesday, at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. Chhetri scored three goals while one goal was scored by Udanta Singh. India head coach Igor Stimac was shown the red card by the referee for his aggressive behaviour towards Pakistan players on the field.
Here are all the Highlights from the SAFF Championship 2023 match between India and Pakistan, straight from Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru:
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- 21:28 (IST)India vs Pakistan: India win 4-0The final whistle has been blown by the referee and India win 4-0 against Pakistan in their first Group A match of SAFF Championship 2023. India skipper Sunil Chhetri scores a hattrick while Udanta Singh scores one goal. Terrific game from India.
- 21:23 (IST)India vs Pakistan: 6 mins stoppage timeThe stoppage time for the match between India and Pakistan will be 6 minutes. India are leading 4-0 vs Pakistan.
- 21:19 (IST)India vs Pakistan: Chhetri moves outApart scoring a hattrick, India skipper Sunil Chhetri makes his way back to the bench and is replaced by Liston Colaco in the team for the rest of the match. In his absence, Sandesh Jhingan will be captaining Team India.
- 21:14 (IST)India vs Pakistan: GOALGOAL!!! Terrific night for India as they score their fourth goal of the night. Udanta Singh gets a brilliant assist from Anwar Ali and then perfectly takes the ball inside the opposition box. Later, he smartly dodges the goalkeeper and places the ball into the nets.IND 4: PAK 0 (81")
- 21:09 (IST)India vs Pakistan: GOALGOAL!!! Hattrick of goals for Sunil Chhetri as he brilliantly converts the penalty into a score for India. Chhetri smartly places a shot with his right foot towards the top-left corner as the ball comfortably dodges the goalkeeper and goes inside the nets. Third goal for India and for Chhetri.IND 3: PAK 0 (74")
- 21:05 (IST)India vs Pakistan: Penalty for IndiaPakistan's Muhammad Sufyan had a rough tackle with Sunil Chhetri as he brings the Indian skipper down while trying to steal the ball. Resulting which, India get a penalty.
- 21:01 (IST)India vs Pakistan: Possession with PakistanPakistan is enjoying a bit of possession but are unable to convert their chances into a goal. India have been successful in maintaining their lead and eyeing another goal in the remaining goal.
- 20:59 (IST)India vs Pakistan: India make changesIn order to have fresh legs on the field, India call-in Rohit Kumar and send back Anirudh Thapa. They also replace Pritam Kotal with Nikhil Poojary for the rest of the game.
- 20:53 (IST)India vs Pakistan: Shayak Dost picks up injuryA minor delay in the game as Pakistan's Shayak Dost, who had replaced Hassan Bashir in the team, picks up an injury. He falls down while trying to get the ball from the opposition. the medial team checks him and the game resumes.
- 20:46 (IST)India vs Pakistan: Kuruniyan misses the chanceIndia miss out on another good chance of scoring as Ashique Kuruniyan's attempt goes in vain. Kuruniyan gets the ball just outside Pakistan's box and makes an attempt towards the goal. However, his shot goes way above the target and the ball goes out of play.
- 20:38 (IST)India vs Pakistan: We are backThe second-half of the SAFF Championship match between India and Pakistan begins with India starting as the favourites. They will look to extend their lead by scoring some more goals while Pakistan will aim to make a comeback in the game.
- 20:23 (IST)India vs Pakistan: Half-timeThis marks the end of the first-half of the match. So far, India have been dominating the proceedings as they have taken a 2-0 lead. both the goals were scored by skipper Sunil Chhetri and they will look to continue their lead in the second-half.
- 20:21 (IST)India vs Pakistan: Red card to Igor StimacSHOCKING!!! The Indian coach Igor Stimac engages in a battle with the Pakistan players as he pulls away the ball from Abdullah Iqbal's hand, at the point where they were about to take a throw-in. The referee wastes no time and shows a red card to Stimac and he has been removed from the bench.
- 20:13 (IST)India vs Pakistan: Off-SideOff Side!!! What a brilliant opportunity missed by India. India skipper Sunil Chhetri comfortably takes the ball inside the box and places the goal but referee declares it an off-side. Bad luck for India as the score remains 2-0.
- 20:05 (IST)India vs Pakistan: India miss the free-kickIndia skipper Sunil Chhetri fails to convert the free-kick into a goal. His brilliant attempt fails to reach the target as he places a right-footed shot, which deviates towards the left.
- 20:03 (IST)India vs Pakistan: Yellow card for Muhammad Umar HayatPakistan's Muhammad Umar Hayat shows rough game and brings down an Indian player while trying to steal the ball. The referee wastes no time and shows a yellow card to Umar and India get a free-kick.
- 19:58 (IST)India vs Pakistan: Good save from Saqib HanifIndia's brilliant attempt to score another goal is spoilt by Saqib Hanif as he saves an attempt made by Lallianzuala Chhangte. After getting as assist from Pritam Kotal, Chhangte delivers a shot from his leg foot to the right side of the box but Hanif smartly stops the coming threat.
- 19:55 (IST)India vs Pakistan: Pakistan miss another chanceAfter trailing 2-0, Pakistan get a golden opportunity to score as Abdullah Iqbal brilliantly tackles the opposition and brings the ball inside the box and attempts to get a goal. However, his efforts goes in vain as his shot lands way away from the target.
- 19:49 (IST)India vs Pakistan: GOALGOAL!!! Sunil Chhetri once again to the rescue as India brilliantly capitalize on the penalty kick and take 2-0 lead. Chhetri smartly places a right-footed shot towards the target and converts penalty into a goal. Brilliant work from India.IND 2: PAK 2 (16")
- 19:46 (IST)India vs Pakistan: GOALGOAL!!!! Sunil Chhetri shines once again and provides India a massive breakthrough. Chhetri comfortably takes the ball into the opposition's box as Pakistan goalkeeper Saqib Hanif makes a blunder and fails to stop the Indian skipper from putting it inside the net. India take 1-0 lead.IND 1: PAK 0 (10')
- 19:40 (IST)India vs Pakistan: India miss another chanceIndia's Sahal Abdul Samad gets badly tackled by the opposition while running as India get another free-kick. However, they one again fail to score a goal and the scores are 0-0.
- 19:35 (IST)India vs Pakistan: Foul from PakistanWithin first few minutes of the game, Pakistan's Abdullah Iqbal brings India's Anirudh Thapa which hands over a free-kick to the hosts. However, India fail to capitalise on the opportunity and the game continues.
- 19:32 (IST)India vs Pakistan: We are underwayThe SAFF Championship 2023 match between India and Pakistan begins. Both the teams are looking confident and a thrilling encounter is expected.
- 19:25 (IST)India vs Pakistan: AIFF president greeting the playersAIFF President Kalyan Chaubey greets the Indian and Pakistan players and wishes them luck, ahead of the match. Both the teams will now stand for all their respective national anthems.
- 19:17 (IST)India vs Pakistan: Pakistan's Starting XIPakistan Starting XI: Saqib Hanif, Easah Suliman, Muhammad Umar Hayat, Muhammad Sufyan, Abdullah Iqbal, Mamoon Moosa Khan, Otis Khan, Rahis Nabi, Hassan Bashir, Harun A Hamid, Ali U Mahmood.
- 19:17 (IST)India vs Pakistan: India's Starting XIIndia Starting XI: Amrinder Singh, Sunil Chhetri, Subhashish Bose, Anwar Ali, Sandesh Jhingan, Anirudh Thapa, Sahal Abdul Samad, Jeakson Singh, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Pritam Kotal and Ashique Kuruniyan
- 18:51 (IST)India vs Pakistan: India's last 5 matchesIndia will be coming to this clash after having a blistering outing in the previous matches. In the last five matches they have played, they clinched victories in four of them and one ended in a draw. Recently, they defeated Lebanon 1-0 in the final match of the Intercontinental Cup.
- 18:48 (IST)India vs Pakistan: Head to HeadSo far, India and Pakistan have faced each other in eight matches. Out of which, India have won six and Pakistan won one. Four times India were able to clinch a victory at their home ground while Pakistan's only victory came at their home.
- 18:44 (IST)India vs Pakistan: HelloHello and welcome to our live coverage of the SAFF Championship 2023 match between India and Pakistan, straight from the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. Stay tuned for all the live updates.
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