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"Now Thinking About Myanmar Match...": Indian Football Team Head Coach Igor Stimac After Win Over Bangladesh In Asian Games

India head coach Igor Stimac has already put India's victory over Bangladesh in his memory bank and is focusing on the game ahead. Less than 24 hours ago, India chalked out a hard-fought 1-0 win over Bangladesh in the crucial Group A tie of Asian Games football in Hangzhou, China, raising hopes of the Blue Tigers' entry in the second round after 13 years. Stimac remains deeply engrossed in planning his strategy for India's next match against Myanmar, to be played on Sunday, September 24, 2023. "I am now thinking about the Myanmar match and we need to make sure we qualify," Stimac told the-aiff.com from Hangzhou.

Watch: Sunil Chhetri's Goal That Handed India Their 1st Win At Asian Games 2023

It was Sunil Chhetri once again who emerged as the hero for the Indian football team as he scored late from the penalty spot to hand his side their first win in Asian Games 2023. Chhetri scored in the 85th minute as India beat Bangladesh 1-0 and kept their dreams of reaching the next stage of the competition alive. It was a result that India desperately needed after losing 1-5 against China and who better than their charismatic skipper to score the all-important goal. India were awarded the penalty after Bryce Miranda was brought down inside the box by Bangladesh's Rahmat Mia.

Asian Games 2023, India vs China Football Live Streaming: When And Where To Watch Live

Indian men's football team will face China in the opening match of their Asian Games 2023 campaign on Tuesday. Set to play their opening match without any training session and proper rest after the last-minute announcement of the squad, India will be the clear underdogs. India were able to stitch a rag-tag final squad only on Friday and the team left for China on Sunday, leaving no time for the players to even have a training session together. Moreover, two players -- defenders Konsam Chinglensana Singh and Lalchungnunga -- out of the 22 players picked will join later as their visas were not ready.

Asian Games 2023: Without Single Training Session And Proper Rest, India Face Formidable China In Football Opener

Set to play their opening match without any training session and proper rest after the last-minute announcement of the squad, India will be the clear underdogs against formidable China in their Asian Games group game in Hangzhou on Tuesday. India were able to stitch a rag-tag final squad only on Friday and the team left for China on Sunday, leaving no time for the players to even have a training session together. Moreover, two players -- defenders Konsam Chinglensana Singh and Lalchungnunga -- out of the 22 players picked will join later as their visas were not ready. The Indian contingent's chef de mission Bhupinder Singh Bajwa has, however, said that the duo will get their 'express visas' in a day or two and they will join the team.

Indian Football Team Departs For Asian Games 2023 Without Two Players

Defenders Konsam Chinglensana Singh and Lalchungnunga did not accompany the Indian football team that left the country on Sunday for the Asian Games in China as their visa was not ready but a top IOA official said the duo will get their travel documents in a day or two. Chinglensana and Lalchungnunga were apparently not in the initial long list of 50 players submitted by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) for the Asian Games and hence they did get their accreditation even though they were named in the 22-member team named in the last minute.

"Certain Elements...": India Football Coach Igor Stimac's Veiled Dig At ISL Organisers

India football team head coach Igor Stimac, on Sunday, lashed out at the Indian Super League (ISL) organisers FSDL and clubs for not releasing players for the Asian Games as the national federation was forced to stitch an under-strength ragtag side at the last moment after hectic parleys. While Stimac did not take names while addressing a virtual press conference ahead of team departure but dropped enough hints about who all scuppered his and AIFF's plan to field a strong squad, comprising players from current senior national side.

Indian Football Team Departs For Asian Games 2023 Without Two Players

Defenders Konsam Chinglensana Singh and Lalchungnunga did not accompany the Indian football team that left the country on Sunday for the Asian Games in China as their visa was not ready but a top IOA official said the duo will get their travel documents in a day or two. Chinglensana and Lalchungnunga were apparently not in the initial long list of 50 players submitted by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) for the Asian Games and hence they did get their accreditation even though they were named in the 22-member team named in the last minute.

Asian Games 2023: Indian Football Teams To Leave For Hangzhou On Sunday

The Indian men's and women's football teams will fly out to Hangzhou on Sunday night for the Asian Games, quelling speculation about some logistical issues with regards to the flight tickets. Bhupender Singh Bajwa, the Indian chef de mission for the Asian Games, told PTI on Saturday that the tickets had been "issued". The Asian Games are scheduled to commence on September 23 but the football event will kick off from September 19.

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"Now Thinking About Myanmar Match...": Indian Football Team Head Coach Igor Stimac After Win Over Bangladesh In Asian Games

Watch: Sunil Chhetri's Goal That Handed India Their 1st Win At Asian Games 2023

Asian Games 2023, India vs China Football Live Streaming: When And Where To Watch Live

Asian Games 2023: Without Single Training Session And Proper Rest, India Face Formidable China In Football Opener

Indian Football Team Departs For Asian Games 2023 Without Two Players

"Certain Elements...": India Football Coach Igor Stimac's Veiled Dig At ISL Organisers

Indian Football Team Departs For Asian Games 2023 Without Two Players

Asian Games 2023: Indian Football Teams To Leave For Hangzhou On Sunday