India vs Afghanistan Highlights, FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: IND 1-2 AFG at Full Time!


This may hurt Sunil Chhetri and teammates as Afghan players do Viking claps with the Blue Pilgrims fans! Afghans may think they have won the heart but it's also a statement of anger by the fans towards the Indian team
IND 1-2 AFG at FT
That's all from our Live coverage tonight. Keep an eye on the football page of our websites as updates from Igor Stimac press conference will be available soon! IND 1-2 AFG at FT
The referee blows the final whistle and Afghans burst into celebration for a historic win. Indians meanwhile can't believe what struck them in the second half as they lose 2-1 to Afghanistan. Blue Tigers' hope to qualify for the third round of World Cup Qualifiers have been handed a big jolt!
IND 1-2 AFG at FT
90+1' 5 minutes of stoppage time added by the referee upon completion of 90 minutes
89' GOAL! Sharif Mukhammad slots the ball to the right bottom corner to give Afghanistan lead!
IND 1-2 AFG
88' The disaster has happened! Gurpreet Singh gives away a penalty as he fouls Fareed Sadat inside the box during a 50-50 ball!
86' A late roll of the dice by Stimac as he sends in Vikram Pratap Singh for Jeakson Singh!
82' India with multiple shots following an attack started by Mahesh on the left flank but Afghan defense kept blocking them all!
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79' India are unable to build their attacks anymore as they struggling to stitch three-four passes together. Meanwhile the stands dominated by Blue Pilgrims could be heard chanting 'Stimac out' and 'F**k off Stimac!'
IND 1-1 AFG
78' Indian defense is all over the place now as Afghans are pushing them in their defensive third! Indian defense look seconds away from another disaster!
IND 1-1 AFG
76' Acrobatic save by Gurpreet! Taufee Skandari surprisingly allowed to take a shot from outside the box!
73' Suddenly it's end-to-end play with both sides plucking gaps in rival's defense. Afghans, rather doing it more convincingly despite not playing their main squad!
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70' GOOOALL! Rahmat Akbari scores a shocking equaliser to silent the Guwahati crowd after getting caught on the break! The ball took a deflection of Bheke before going into the goal! That counter by Afghan really caught India by surprise!
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68' Three changes together by Stimac as Chhangte, Naorem Mahesh Singh and Anirudh Thapa come in for Liston Colaco, Sunil Chhetri and Brandon Fernandes!
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65' Midfielder Omid Popalzoy takes matter into own hands as he shoots from outside the box after drifting to wings! His efforts sails few inches wide over the far post top corner!
He is taken off right after and replaced by Fareed Sadat. Meanwhile Stimac is lining up three changes!
IND 1-0 AFG
62' Afghan players seems to have run out of steam now after their high-pressing football in the first half. They certainly need fresh legs on the wings but I doubt if they have the quality on the bench!
59' Goal kick for India as an attack by Afghan is foiled. Moswar Ahadi fail to keep the ball in play after entering the box from the right wing for a cross put in by Taufee Sikandari
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56' Jabar Sharza shoots off target from the freekick for the Indian fans to take a high of relief! The game is halted right after Apuia was fouled by an Afghan player in their defensive half
IND 1-0 AFG
55' Liston shoots a loose ball from outside the box miserably off target after the corner was cleared by Afghanistan. The Afghans meanwhile win a freekick in threatening position at the other end
IND 1-0 AFG
54' Liston Colaco wins a corner for India on the left flank after Jeakson fed him with a brilliant diagonal ball to start a direct attack!
IND 1-0 AFG
51' A calm passage of play with India dominating the possession with no hurry to attack. Not sure, if 1-0 lead allows a team to be that comfortable as build-ups are not looking threatening at the moment with a drop in intensity!
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48' Brandon put a dangerous lobbed ball inside the box for Manvir to chase but the Afghan keeper reaches it first! A quality ball by Brandon to unlock the Afghan backline
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47' India defend the corner well and take charge of the possession to calmly build the attack from the back!
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46' The second half gets underway with no changes at the break by either sides. Afghans win an early corner following an attack from the kick-off!

Players are back on the field for the second half

Indian bench players Mahesh Singh, Jay Gupta, Apuia Ralte, Deepak Tangri are warming up during the break while rest of the team is soon to come out

While players catch a breather at the break. Some of the stands are packed with fans but the stands behind both the goal posts have lot of empty pockets!
A much needed goal for both India and Sunil Chhetri. Critics may still not be satisfied as some would love to see a goal from open play in second half
Rose to the occasion on his 1️⃣5️⃣0️⃣th National team appearance! ✨
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Half Time! The referee blows the whistle few seconds after that Afghan offside
45+3' Afghanistan win a late freekick 40-odd yards from the goal but fail to capitalise as one of their players was caught offside!
IND 1-0 AFG
In a highly anticipated fixture of the World Cup Qualifiers, India is gearing up to face off against Afghanistan in what promises to be a riveting encounter.
With both teams eyeing a spot in the upcoming World Cup, the stakes couldn't be higher as they prepare to battle it out on the field. India, led by their seasoned striker Sunil Chhetri, enters the match with a mix of recent results, showcasing moments of brilliance alongside bouts of inconsistency.
With a squad boasting talent and experience, India aims to assert dominance and secure vital points in the Qualifiers. Supported by key players like Sandesh Jhingan and Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, India's backbone appears sturdy as they gear up to face the Afghan challenge.
Meanwhile, Afghanistan, known for their resilient spirit, is determined to upset the odds and make their mark in international football. Led by standout performers such as Farshad Noor and the Amiri brothers, Haroon and Hassan, Afghanistan brings a blend of skill and tenacity to the pitch.
Tactically, both teams are expected to engage in a strategic battle, with India possibly relying on swift counter-attacks and set-piece proficiency, while Afghanistan may adopt a defensively resilient approach, looking to capitalize on counter opportunities.
Although history favors India in head-to-head encounters, Afghanistan remains undeterred, aiming to rewrite the narrative and secure a positive result. With World Cup dreams hanging in the balance, this clash holds immense significance for both teams.
As football enthusiasts eagerly await kickoff, anticipation mounts for a thrilling spectacle filled with drama and passion. In this crucial match, every pass, tackle, and goal could shape the footballing destiny of India and Afghanistan alike. Stay tuned as these two teams lock horns in a battle that could determine their journey to the World Cup.