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Sunil Chhetri Targets Uzbekistan Tie After Gritty Show Against Australia

Talismanic Indian forward Sunil Chhetri has urged his teammates to look forward and focus on the match against Uzbekistan after the 0-2 loss to heavyweights Australia in their AFC Asian Cup opener. The Blue Tigers put up a gritty show to hold the Asian giants for a goalless stalemate in the first-half. But Australia, who were the World Cup 2022 pre-quarterfinalists, demonstrated their superiority with goals from Craig Irwine (50') and substitute Jordan Bos (73'). "There are pros and cons to this game. It's not easy to play the best team in Asia," Chhetri said in AIFF website.

Australia outmuscle India with 2-0 win in Asian Cup

AL RAYYAN, QATAR: A physical Australia side dominated India to win their Asian Cup Group B opener 2-0 in front of a crowd largely made up of Indian fans at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium on Saturday (Jan 13).

Australia outmuscle India in 2-0 win in Asian Cup

AL RAYYAN, Qatar :A physical Australia side dominated India to win their Asian Cup Group B opener 2-0 on Saturday in front of a crowd largely made up of Indian fans at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium.

Asian Cup, India vs Australia: Igor Stimac Warns Team 'Storm Is Coming'

India coach Igor Stimac warned his players "a storm is coming" as they prepare to face a physical Australia on Saturday in their Asian Cup opener. Graham Arnold's imposing side are one of the favourites and a major threat from set pieces, with Scotland-born defender Harry Souttar bagging 10 goals in 21 international appearances. "It's going to be a very difficult match for us because we all know the strength of Australia," Stimac said on Friday in Doha.

Igor Stimac Warns India 'Storm Is Coming' Against Australia At Asian Cup

India coach Igor Stimac warned his players "a storm is coming" as they prepare to face a physical Australia on Saturday in their Asian Cup opener. Graham Arnold's imposing side are one of the favourites and a major threat from set pieces, with Scotland-born defender Harry Souttar bagging 10 goals in 21 international appearances. "It's going to be a very difficult match for us because we all know the strength of Australia," Stimac said on Friday in Doha.

India ready to weather storm as Australia 'reach for the stars' at Asian Cup

DOHA : Australia and India have two of the longest-serving coaches at the Asian Cup and Saturday's Group B opener between the teams promises to be a battle of styles between the pragmatic Aussies and an Indian side attempting to shed a defensive mindset.

From Igor Stimac's 'My Name Is Lakhan' Dance To Sunil Chhetri's "Yeh Mera India', India's Hilarious Asian Cup Buildup Is Viral

The Indian football team is gearing up for their AFC Asian Cup 2024 opener against Australia on Saturday but ahead of the tough fixture, the footballers and head coach Igor Stimac appeared in a video where they displayed their lighter sides. Along with well-known social media personality and comedian Danish Sait, Sunil Chhetri, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Sandesh Jhingan, Sahal Abdul Samad, Akash Mishra, Rahul KP and coach Stimac all featured in the video. The footballers took part in hilarious skits including Chhetri's 'GOAT' prank and coach Stimac dancing on a popular Bollywood song from the late 1980s.

Asian Cup Group B - Australia, Uzbekistan, Syria, India

Statbox on Group B at the Asian Cup, which will be held in Qatar from Jan. 12 to Feb. 10:

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Sunil Chhetri Targets Uzbekistan Tie After Gritty Show Against Australia

Australia outmuscle India with 2-0 win in Asian Cup

Australia outmuscle India in 2-0 win in Asian Cup

Asian Cup, India vs Australia: Igor Stimac Warns Team 'Storm Is Coming'

Igor Stimac Warns India 'Storm Is Coming' Against Australia At Asian Cup

India ready to weather storm as Australia 'reach for the stars' at Asian Cup

From Igor Stimac's 'My Name Is Lakhan' Dance To Sunil Chhetri's "Yeh Mera India', India's Hilarious Asian Cup Buildup Is Viral

Asian Cup Group B - Australia, Uzbekistan, Syria, India