India vs Saudi Arabia Highlights, Asian Games 2023: IND 0 - 2 KSA ; Blue Tigers fall to Green Falcons after valiant effort

India vs Saudi Arabia LIVE Score: IND 0 KSA 2 (FT)

The match concludes in Hangzhou and India have showcased a valiant effort against Saudi Arabia, but they are out of the Asian Games 2023 after a 0-2 defeat. Mohammed Marran scored both goals for the Green Falcons in the 2nd half after a goalless first half. The Blue Tigers showed glimpses of promise but in the end it was too much for them. Saudi Arabia, with the win, are now through to the quarter finals and will face Uzbekistan.

India vs Saudi Arabia LIVE Score: IND 0 KSA 2 (90+1')

3 minutes added and Saleh has been a live wire since coming on. Indian defense has done well to contain him so far.

India vs Saudi Arabia LIVE Score: IND 0 KSA 2 (89')

Saleh wanted to take the shot by himself. The substitute twisted and turned but failed to wriggle away among the host of India feet.

India vs Saudi Arabia LIVE Score: IND 0 KSA 2 (88')

Saudi Arabian captain takes a shot from distance and win a corner after it goes out post-deflection. India defend the set piece well but fail to launch a counterattack.

India vs Saudi Arabia LIVE Score: IND 0 KSA 2 (85')

Five minutes to go in this Round of 16 match. As it stands, Saudi Arabia are set to book their berth in the quarterfinals. But they could have scored more, only because of some gutsy Indian defending.

India vs Saudi Arabia LIVE Score: IND 0 KSA 2 (83')

That was a superb run by Ahmed but Sandesh Jhingan stepped up and conceded a corner to stop the attack. Then from the corner, Dheeraj saves a loopy header acrobatically to keep the score down to 2-0.

India vs Saudi Arabia LIVE Score: IND 0 KSA 2 (81')

10 minutes to go. Ten minutes for India to save their Asian Games campaign. We have seen sparks of encouragement from the Blue Tigers, but a lot of improvement is still needed to compete against the likes of Saudi Arabia and others.

IND 0 KSA 2 (78')

Sunil Chhetri's lobbed pass to Rahul KP opened up an opportunity. Rahul made the run but ended up hitting the shot off target. That is the last contribution for Chhetri as the Indian captain is taken off.

IND 0 KSA 2 (77')

A short corner and then the subsequent cross is very poor. With all the players in the box, the cross is straight at the Saudi keeper.

IND 0 KSA 2 (76')

Sunil Chhetri looks exhausted. The Indian captain is not moving perfectly and may be taken off soon. India win a corner.

IND 0 KSA 2 (75')

Saleh shows an amazing bit of skill but just fails to keep possession. The fresh legs are threatening India more as we enter the final 15 minutes of this match.

IND 0 KSA 2 (73')

Excellent run from Hussain Khalid and the Saudi player was through on goal. Lalchungnunga shows amazing recovery pace and wins the ball back.

IND 0 KSA 2 (71')

Meanwhile, Narender gehlot has been shown a Yellow Card for a poor foul on a Saudi player.

India vs Saudi Arabia LIVE Score: IND 0 KSA 2 (63')

Abdul Rabeeh, Rahim Ali. Chinglensana Singh are the three players who have been taken off by Igor Stimac.

India Subs

Bryce Miranda, Ayush Dev Chhetri, Afzar Noorani are ON for India.

India vs Saudi Arabia LIVE Score: IND 0 KSA 2 (60')

One of the Saudi players is complaining that Rahim Ali threw an elbow after winning the ball. Nothing transpires though as India win a free kick.

Goal for Saudi Arabia

Goaal!! Mohammed Marran makes it 2-0. Calm finish from him after beating Dheeraj. The ball was sent in and Marran rolled Dheeraj and then slotted it past an empty net.

Narender Gehlot had space on the left but the India player was caught in two minds and gets dispossessed by the Saudi player.

India vs Saudi Arabia: IND 0 KSA 1 (56')

A decent move again from the Saudi side, but India stand tall in defense this time. Sandesh Jhingan wins the ball and the Blue Tigers are coming forward.

India vs Saudi Arabia: IND 0 KSA 1 (54')

The leap was an excellent one from Marran in between the two India centre backs. Just for your info, Marran plays along with Sadio Mane, Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr.

Goal for Saudi Arabia

Goaaal!! Mohammed Marran scores for Saudi Arabia. The attacker jumps the highest and heads his past Dheeraj. Excellent goal for Saudi Arabia and India are behind.

India vs Saudi Arabia LIVE: IND 0 KSA 0 (50')

Saudi Arabia advance in their final third and there was an appeal for handball, but nothing was given.

India vs Saudi Arabia LIVE Score: IND 0 KSA 0 (48')

India fail to make the most of the chance from a thre eon three situation. But Rahul KP is then subsequently fouled blatantly by one of the Saudi players.

The 2nd half starts in Hangzhou.

India vs Saudi Arabia Live Score

Can the Blue Tigers keep their discipline up? It is a massive chance for India but the job is only half done. Can India hold Saudi Arabia, or snatch a memorable victory? The 2nd Half is coming.

India have taken the game to the Green Falcons and it has been an admirable effort from Sunil Chhetri and his team. It is to be seen how they shape up after the break.

India vs Saudi Arabia LIVE Score: IND 0 KSA 0 (HT)

It is half time and it is all squares at the break. India have played out an excellent half so far. They have been disciplined, resilient and have worked as a team to keep Saudi at bay in the first 45 mintues.

India vs Saudi Arabia LIVE Score: IND 0 KSA 0 (45+2')

What a block by Sandesh Jhingan! The shot from Zakariya was goalbound but Jhingan threw his body to get a crucial block.

Added Time: 2 Mins

Two minutes added. It is pivotal for India to go into the break in level terms.

India vs Saudi Arabia LIVE Score: IND 0 KSA 0 (45')

Haitham Asiri takes a shot but it is blocked. India are making a change as Gurkirat is taken off and Samuel James comes on.