On Tuesday, in a crucial World Cup qualifier, India salvaged a 1-1 draw against Bangladesh with a last-gasp goal from a corner. From the high of Doha, Indian football seems to have returned to its normal resting state: oh-no-not-this-again.
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Adil Khan’s late equaliser helped India avoid a shock defeat against lower-ranked Bangladesh in their third group game of the FIFA World Cup and AFC Asian Cup qualifiers at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Tuesday. Despite an improved second-half performance, the hosts will rue their poor start, and particularly some sloppy defending that cost them two points in a game they were favourites to win.
Report: Adil saves India’s blushes against Bangladesh
Positives
After a disappointing first…
An inspired display from goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu helped India earn a famous draw against reigning Asian Cup champions Qatar in their second group game of the World Cup qualifiers in Doha on Tuesday. India, who were without the injured Sunil Chhetri, went in as massive underdogs against the hosts. While Qatar’s profligacy in front of goal was a big factor, India’s grit and teamwork while defending was just as impressive. After a disappointing loss against Oman in the opening game, the draw…
Much like most of their recent performances, it was a tale of two halves as India followed a brilliant, attacking first-half display with a passive approach in the second, meaning Oman came back from a goal down to win 2-1 in Guwahati in the ope…
Much like most of their recent performances, it was a tale of two halves as India followed a brilliant, attacking first-half display with a passive approach in the second, meaning Oman came back from a goal down to win 2-1 in Guwahati in the ope…
Chhetri said he chipped Vishal Kaith as he felt the Pune keeper would commit to one side
It was the Panenka, the second part of Sunil Chhetri’s trilogy at the Kanteerava on Sunday night – the first hat-trick ever in the Indian Super League (ISL) playoffs – that grabbed headlines, as the Bengaluru FC (BFC) captain led his team to the ISL final with a 3-1 win over FC Pune City.
The chip was necessitated by familiarity with goalkeeper Vishal Kaith, Chhetri would tell ESPN later.
“In the Indian team, it’s only Vishal and I that train in the end for penalties. It plays on your mind. You…
Adil Khan wants Pune to be a ‘little stronger in defence’
The Indian Super League (ISL) will resume after the first three-day break of the season with a top-of-the-table clash, as Bengaluru FC (BFC) visit FC Pune City (FCPC) on Thursday.
Ahead of the game, Pune defender Adil Khan spoke about the importance of shoring up their defence against BFC, the second-most prolific team in the league after FC Goa.
“It’s going to be a tough match, but we have a good attack as well. All the players there are good ball players. We have to be little stronger in defence….
Adil Khan wants Pune to be a ‘little stronger in defence’
The Indian Super League (ISL) will resume after the first three-day break of the season with a top-of-the-table clash, as Bengaluru FC (BFC) visit FC Pune City (FCPC) on Thursday.
Ahead of the game, Pune defender Adil Khan spoke about the importance of shoring up their defence against BFC, the second-most prolific team in the league after FC Goa.
“It’s going to be a tough match, but we have a good attack as well. All the players there are good ball players. We have to be little stronger in defence….