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India Bank On Sunil Chhetri Magic To Overcome Lebanon Challenge In SAFF Championships Semis

India will bank on the striking prowess of their talismanic captain Sunil Chhetri to tame a formidable Lebanon in the SAFF Championship semifinal here on Saturday. India, the defending champions, entered the semis as the second-placed team behind Kuwait from Group A while Lebanon topped Group B in their march to the last-four stage. Chhetri has been India's primary weapon in this tournament, as he has so far netted five goals from three matches to sit on top of the goal-scorers' list. The count of goals includes a hat-trick against Pakistan.

RI Bawa Pulang Lebih dari 100 Medali Turnamen Ice Skating dari Malaysia

Perwakilan Indonesia sukses membawa pulang lebih dari 100 medali dalam ajang Ice Skating Institute Asia (ISIAsia) Championship yang berlangsung pada 22-25 Juni 2023. Perlombaan yang diselenggarakan di Sunway Pyramid Ice, Malaysia, ini diikuti sekitar 450 skater yang berasal dari tujuh negara, yakni Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Cina, Filipina, Amerika Serikat, dan Kuwait.

"Not Anwar Ali, India Conceded": Sunil Chhetri On Defender's Own Goal Against Kuwait

The Indian Football team could only secure a 1-1 draw against Kuwait in SAFF Championship, with Anwar Ali's own goal cancelling skipper Sunil Chhetri's opener in the match. Anwar's mistake turned out to be a costly one as India could only secure one point from the match. However, Chhetri refused to criticise the defender for the own goal, saying it's the team that conceded the goal, not the player alone. With India's progression into the semi-finals already secured, Chhetri wasn't too concerned with the draw.

Watch: Kuwait Players Celebrate Equaliser In Front Of Indian Bench, Make Gestures

India and Kuwait drew 1-1 in the final Group A clash of the SAFF Championship 2023 on Tuesday at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. In what was a high-tempo and high-tempered contest from start to finish, Sunil Chhetri's 92nd international goal, a clinical volley put India ahead at the stroke of half-time. However, an unfortunate own goal from Anwar Ali in the second-half injury time put a heartbreaking and unfortunate end to India's hopes of topping the group.

SAFF Championship: Sunil Chhetri Works His Magic But India Draw 1-1 With Kuwait

Sunil Chhetri worked his magic but India had to split points with Kuwait after an acrimonious 1-1 draw in their last group match in the SAFF Championship on Tuesday. Chhetri had put India on the road to victory with an injury-time strike in the first half but an own goal by Anwar Ali in the added time of the second half spoiled the home side's march. This was also the first goal India conceded in nine matches. The result meant that India and Kuwait ended up on seven points but the latter topped Group A on better goal average. India will play Lebanon in the semifinal while Kuwait will take on either Bangladesh or Maldives. Already qualified for the semifinal, both India and Kuwait pressed forward from the whistle, giving some entertaining moments.

Watch: India Football Coach Igor Stimac Shown Red Card Again Following Argument At SAFF Championship

The SAFF Championship clash between India and Kuwait in Bengaluru witnessed several ugly brawls with on Tuesday. India coach Igor Stimac was sent off following argument with the match officials and Kuwait players. That was not all as two players, one each from India and Kuwait, were also sent off due to ugly fouls. This was the second time in the 2023 edition of the SAFF Championship that Stimac was sent off from the ground. Earlier, he was shown a red card during a match against Pakistan. Tuesday's match against Kuwait ended in a 1-1 draw. Both teams are in the semi-finals but India finished second in the points table.

India vs Kuwait Live, SAFF Championship 2023: India Look To Continue Unbeaten Run vs Kuwait

India vs Kuwait, SAFF Championship 2023, Live Updates:India will be squaring off against Kuwait in their final group stage match of the ongoing SAFF Championship 2023 on Tuesday, at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. India have registered a 4-0 victory against Pakistan in their opening match went on to defeat Nepal 2-0 in their next match.

Jordan hoping to break quarterfinal complex at 2023 AFC Asian Cup

Just over a year ago, the Jordanian national team convincingly beat Kuwait 3-0 to clinch qualification for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup.

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India Bank On Sunil Chhetri Magic To Overcome Lebanon Challenge In SAFF Championships Semis

RI Bawa Pulang Lebih dari 100 Medali Turnamen Ice Skating dari Malaysia

"Not Anwar Ali, India Conceded": Sunil Chhetri On Defender's Own Goal Against Kuwait

Watch: Kuwait Players Celebrate Equaliser In Front Of Indian Bench, Make Gestures

SAFF Championship: Sunil Chhetri Works His Magic But India Draw 1-1 With Kuwait

Watch: India Football Coach Igor Stimac Shown Red Card Again Following Argument At SAFF Championship

India vs Kuwait Live, SAFF Championship 2023: India Look To Continue Unbeaten Run vs Kuwait

Jordan hoping to break quarterfinal complex at 2023 AFC Asian Cup