India lost the opening match against Oman before putting up a spirited display in a well-earned draw against Asian champions Qatar. They take on Bangladesh in Kolkata in their third group match. Follow live scores and match updates below.
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If Ashique Kuruniyan’s value to the Indian team could be captured in one phase of play, look no further than the first half India played against Thailand at the AFC Asian Cup in January 2019, in Abu Dhabi.
Sunil Chhetri sprinted over to take a throw-in, and as he looked around for support, Ashique, who had started the match in attack in a surprise promotion ahead of Jeje Lalpekhlua, sprinted up to get in line with the central defender marking him. Chhetri released the ball deep into the corner,…

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Sunil Chhetri, who missed featuring in India’s World Cup qualifier against Qatar in Doha on September 10 due to illness, admits he lost his voice from celebrating after India played out a goalless draw against the reigning Asian champions. Chhetri added that watching former Spain and Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez chew his nails in nervous tension was one of the most memorable sights for the Indian team.
“He [Xaxi] coaches there now, and is a big influence behind why Qatar play the Barcelona…

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Sunil Chhetri, who missed featuring in India’s World Cup qualifier against Qatar in Doha on September 10 due to illness, admits he lost his voice from celebrating after India played out a goalless draw against the reigning Asian champions. Chhetri added that watching former Spain and Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez chew his nails in nervous tension was one of the most memorable sights for the Indian team.
“He [Xaxi] coaches there now, and is a big influence behind why Qatar play the Barcelona…

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India’s players, fresh off their memorable draw against Qatar in Doha on Tuesday night, have credited coach Igor Stimac for having prepared his team well for the challenge of facing the Asian champions. However, Stimac himself has called the team’s performance “an invitation to the next match.”
India, who are aiming to appear in successive Asian Cup finals for the first time in history, can do so by finishing in the top two of Group E of their FIFA World Cup qualification second round. 
“Everyone…

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