India vs Kuwait Highlights, SAFF Championship 2023: IND 1-1 KUW at FT, Igor Stimac sent off!

IND vs KUW Live, SAFF Bangabandhu Championship 2023: India 1-0 Kuwait at FT

That's all from our extended Live coverage of India vs Kuwait as things that happened off the pitch that attracted attention of the fans with both sides getting into heated argument on the field and in the dugout. Following the 1-1 draw India finished second in the group and are likely to face Lebanon in semifinal. That will be decided tomorrow as Group B matches will be played out tomorrow. Do join us for all the Live action. This is your host Aditya K Halder signing off for the night!

The #BlueTigers and the fans show their support for Anwar Ali after the final whistle 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Anwar, you were absolutely solid tonight. Keep your head high, we will all learn from this and grow stronger 💙#INDKUW ⚔️ #SAFFChampionship2023 🏆 #BlueTigers 🐯 #IndianFootball ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/wzPT6FwXhg

— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) June 27, 2023

India vs Kuwait Live, SAFF Championship 2023: IND 1-1 KUW at FT

Sunil Chhetri spoke at length to media at the mixed zone but refused to comment on what happened during the match saying he missed what happened on the touchline as he was away from all the action and by the time he reached the spot, the fight was over.

IND vs KUW Live, SAFF Bangabandhu Championship 2023: India 1-1 Kuwait at FT

We are waiting at the media mixed zone for further reaction from the Indian players

India vs Kuwait Live, SAFF Championship 2023: IND 1-1 KUW at FT

Mahesh Gawli said Stimac was targetted by the referees today as the Indian coach said nothing to the referee. He furhter added that India were the best team today on the field and Kuwait resorted to unsportsmanlike behaviour with their bad tackles and play. He further criticised the referee for losing control of the match and giving decisions on purpose against them. He said Indian football won't grow with refeering standar like this!

India vs Kuwait Live, SAFF Championship 2023: IND 1-1 KUW at FT

India's assistant coach Mahesh Gawli, who is attending the press conference due to Stimac's red card, said there was nothing wrong with Stimac's behaviour but the quality of refereeing was sub-standard during the match.

IND vs KUW Live, SAFF Bangabandhu Championship 2023: India 1-0 Kuwait at FT

Reacting to the fights between players on the field and in the dugout, coach Bento said what happened today was not normal but sometimes players' emotions get the better of them on the field and incidents like that happens.

India vs Kuwait Live, SAFF Championship 2023: IND 1-1 KUW at FT

Coach Bento says he doesn't like speaking about the refereeing decision in any match and will like to keep it that way.

IND vs KUW Live, SAFF Bangabandhu Championship 2023: India 1-0 Kuwait at FT

Kuwait's Italian coach Rui Fernando Dasilva Bento has joined the press conference. Quotes up next!

India vs Kuwait Live, SAFF Championship 2023: IND 1-1 KUW at FT

Not the result India were looking for as the clean sheet streak ended with an own goal while coach Stimac saw another red card in space of three games. Rahim Ali won't play any part in the semis too as he got the marching order as well. Don't go anywhere as we will bring you all the Live reaction of coaches of both teams from the post-match press conference shortly!

Extremely unfortunate result in the end.

After dominating the game for more than 90 minutes, the #BlueTigers 🐯 had to settle for a draw 😔#INDKUW ⚔️ #SAFFChampionship2023 🏆 #IndianFootball ⚽ pic.twitter.com/2rj2fyBAf4

— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) June 27, 2023

IND vs KUW Live, SAFF Bangabandhu Championship 2023: India 1-1 Kuwait at FT

There was a wild goal celebration from the Kuwait players following Anwar's own goal as they ran to the dugout to celebrate while pointing at Stimac on the stand. With the goal, India's record eight-match clean streak came to an end. India made efforts to take the lead back in the closing minute but couln't find an opening before the referee blew the final whistle.

India vs Kuwait Live, SAFF Championship 2023: IND 1-1 KUW at Full Time

The players were shown the red card after Al Qallaf fouled Nikhil Poojary. Rahim Ali came charging at Qallaf following the tackle and pushed the Kuwait player to the ground. That led to a fight among the players while players and staff at the dugouts had an heated exchange of words too.

India vs Kuwait Live, SAFF Championship 2023: IND 1-1 KUW 90+5'

Our apologies for the delay in updates. There was a network glitch causing the delay. As the connection is restored! Kuwait have equalised following an own goal from Anwar Ali. The goal came right after both sides were reduced to 10 men as India's Rahim Ali and Al Qallaf were given the marching order by the referee.

IND vs KUW Live, SAFF Bangabandhu Championship 2023: India 1-0 Kuwait 85'

Stimac is now sitting among fans at the stand right behind the Indian dugout. Meanwhile Amarinder Singh makes a stunning save after Al Khaldi made a mazy run into the box and shot a strong effort aiming for the far post! Nobody would have blamed the goalkeeper if that went in!

SAFF Championship Live Updates: India 1-0 Kuwait 83'

The coach made two changes before getting sent off as Udanta Singh and Rahim Ali came in for Sunil Chhetri and Chhangte.

IND vs KUW Live, SAFF Bangabandhu Championship 2023: India 1-0 Kuwait 81'

Red Card to Igor Stimac! The coach has been sent off for the second time this tournament! It's unclear why he was shown red card this time as the lines official complained to the referee.

India vs Kuwait Live, SAFF Championship 2023: IND 1-0 KUW 78'

Al Khaldi with an audacious shoot from a tight angle from outside the box as he hoped to catch Amarinder by surprise. The goalkeeper was eveready!

SAFF Championship Live Updates: India 1-0 Kuwait 77'

Sandesh Jhingan makes a crucial interception to goal-bound Al Khaldi as the center-back timed his effort when the Kuwait forward was about to shoot! The crowd is now chanting the centre-back's name!

IND vs KUW Live, SAFF Bangabandhu Championship 2023: India 1-0 Kuwait 75'

India are not letting their intensity down as they are pushing for the second goal while Kuwait are mostly absorbing the pressure.

SAFF Championship Live Updates: IND 1-0 KUW 70'

Jeakson turns provider this time as he feeds Sahal Abdul Samad inside the box, the NO. 10 used his trickery before his shot was deflected for the corner! India are threatening for the insurance goal as Jeakson is playing in an advanced position in the midfild after Thapa came off.

IND vs KUW Live Updates: India 1-0 Kuwait 68'

Jeakson Singh gets into space to shoot but his effort was deflected for a corner! The resulting corner by Chhangte was again headed off-target by Jeakson again! The defensive midfielder was man on a mission there!

SAFF Championship Live Updates: IND 1-0 KUW 62'

Igor Stimac sees yellow card! This time the Indian coach gets into an argument Kuwait midfielder Abu Jabarah. The midfielder was taken off right after by the coach as he is replaced by Al Otaibi. Winger Al Rashidi came off as well for last-match goalscorer Al Faneeni.

IND vs KUW Live, SAFF Bangabandhu Championship 2023: India 1-0 Kuwait 60'

Anwar Ali suffers from cramps and calls for medical assistance meanwhile Sahal Abdul Samad and Rohit Kumar come in for Anirudh and Ashique

IND vs KUW Live, SAFF Bangabandhu Championship 2023: India 1-0 Kuwait 56'

Double substitution by Kuwait as Al Bloushi and Khaled Hajiah come in for Al Harbi and Al Fahad. Meanwhile Amrinder Singh makes a good save as Al Khaldi hits a shot on target from a freekick

SAFF Championship Live Updates: IND 1-0 KUW 53'

Al Rashidi with a shot off target from the right of the goal after a patient build up by Kuwait resulted in a cross for the winger! Kuwait are showing promise to get back in the game!

India vs Kuwait Live Updates: IND 1-0 KUW 51'

India threaten through the flank as Ashique and then Mahesh deliver threatening crosses into the box and it eventually resulted in an effort over the crossbar by Ashique, who hit a powerful half-volley!

SAFF Championship Live Updates: India 1-0 Kuwait 48'

Frantic start to the second half with duels taking place in the midfield so far!

India vs Kuwait Live, SAFF Championship 2023: IND 1-0 KUW at HT

Kuwait players are out too as players are taking their position before the start of the second half!

SAFF Championship Live Updates: IND 1-0 KUW

Players are back on the pitch for second half with the Indian team in a huddle. Kuwait players are yet to come out with the referee waiting!

India vs Kuwait Live Updates: IND 1-0 KUW at Half Time

Despite clear cut chances on both ends, it is important to mention that India were the better side with the amount of opportunities created as their wingers Noarem Mahesh Singh and Lallinzuala Chhangte threatened again and again to find gaps in Kuwait defence. It was a nice shift from Kuwait defence untill Chhetri did the unthinkable!

SAFF Championship Live Updates: IND 1-0 KUW at HT

You can call it an even first half with both teams having their opportunities to score before India's legendary forward made the difference with his surreal striking abilites in front of the goal.

.@sunil YET AGAIN!!

The #BlueTigers 🐯 have taken the lead just before the break 💙💙💙

Watch live on @fancode and DD Bharati 📱📺 #SAFFChampionship2023 🏆 #INDKUW ⚔️ #IndianFootball ⚽️ #BlueTigers 🐯 pic.twitter.com/AiNNaw6Fb1

— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) June 27, 2023