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India, Bangladesh Play Out Goalless Draw In 2027 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers

India did not get the start they were looking for in their 2027 AFC Asian Cup third round qualifying match as they played out a goal-less draw against familiar rivals Bangladesh on Tuesday. Bangladesh were slightly the better side in the first half with more attacking moves and corner kicks but without any clear-cut chances. India put up a much better performance in the next 45 minutes, putting Bangladesh under a lot of pressure but the chances were few and far between.

India vs Bangladesh LIVE Updates, AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers: Hamza Choudhury Shines, Chhetri Flops; India Held To 0-0 Draw By Bangladesh

India vs Bangladesh LIVE Updates, AFC Asian Cup Qualifier Football: The second-half is underway between India and Bangladesh, with the scores level at 0-0 after 85 minutes in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifier. Sunil Chhetri had a disappointing game, missing a few chances before being substituted. Bangladesh have not been able to capitalise on a few messes by India goalkeeper Vishal Kaith. Hamza Choudhury, who has made over 100 appearances for Premier League side Leicester City, is making his international debut for Bangladesh, but was booed by the crowd in Shillong. In the first half, India survived a huge scare, with defender Subhasish Bose needing to make a goalline clearance after an error by Kaith. India ended the second-half well, but failed to convert a few chances. It is the first game of both nations in the third round of qualifiers.

India vs Bangladesh Football LIVE Streaming, AFC Asian Cup Qualifier Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

India vs Bangladesh LIVE Streaming, AFC Asian Cup Qualifier: The Indian football team take on Bangladesh in their first match of the third round of the AFC Asian Cup Qualifers. A lot of buzz surrounds the fixture, with midfielder Hamza Choudhury - who has played over 100 times for Premier League club Leicester City - set to debut for Bangladesh, having switched his allegiance from England. India enter the game after a morale-boosting 3-0 win over Maldives, having been bolstered by the return of talisman Sunil Chhetri from international retirement.

India Look To Continue Robust Record Against Bangladesh In Men's Football

On Tuesday, March 25, India and Bangladesh will face off for the 29th time in international football. The subcontinental rivalry, perhaps the biggest in the region, has been dominated by the Blue Tigers, who have won 14 contests -- including the first one at the 1978 Asian Games -- lost just four, and 10 have ended in draws, as per the AIFF Media Team. The last decade or so has seen plenty of dramatic moments whenever the neighbours have clashed - be it Adil Khan's 88th-minute header that erupted the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in 2019, or Sunil Chhetri's 95th-minute free-kick in the 2013 SAFF Championship.

Indian-Origin Players To Play For National Team? AIFF Chief Provides Big Update

All India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey on Thursday said they are actively working on policies to integrate Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) players into the national team setup, acknowledging the ongoing struggle to find a top-quality striker. He also described the move could be a potential "game-changer" for Indian football. One of the biggest challenges for Indian football remains the lack of a reliable striker, with the national team still dependent on 40-year-old forward Sunil Chhetri.

Sunil Chhetri In Tears After Scoring On Return For Indian Football Team - Watch

The talismanic Sunil Chhetri scored on his international comeback to lead India to a commanding 3-0 victory over Maldives in a football friendly on Wednesday, helping the home side snap their 12-match winless streak that started in November 2023. Rahul Bheke gave India the lead in the 35th minute before Liston Colaco made it 2-0 in the 66th minute. The 40-year-old Chhetri, who returned to the national team after hanging his boots in May last year, made it a memorable day as he scored India's third with a glancing header in the 77th minute for his 95th international goal. Captain Chhetri, who was denied by the Maldives goalkeeper in the 47th minute, was substituted in the 82nd minute.

India vs Maldives LIVE Score, International Friendly Football: Sunil Chhetri In Tears After Scoring On Return | India Lead 3-0 vs Maldives

India vs Maldives LIVE Updates: India are 2-0 ahead in the second half of their international friendly against Maldives at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shillong, Meghalaya. Rahul Bheke drew the first blood through a superb header in the 35th minute to put India in the lead. It was another impressive header, this time from Liston Colaco in the 66th minute, that doubled India's lead. This is also the first match for Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri post making a retirement U-turn. He has been named Indian football team captain again. The match against Maldives is a tune-up for India as the side gears up for AFC Asian Cup Qualification 3rd Round.

India vs Maldives Live Streaming International Football Friendly Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

India vs Maldives Live Streaming, International Football Friendly: India face Maldives litmus test at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Wednesday ahead of their AFC AFC Asian Cup qualification third-round game against Bangladesh. This game will mark the return of legendary striker Sunil Chhetri, who decided to come out of retirement earlier this month to help the Indian Tigers. Head coach Manolo Marquez also confirmed Chhetri's involvement in the friendly match that will mark his 152nd cap for India. The hosts will be playing in Shillong for the first time ever.

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India, Bangladesh Play Out Goalless Draw In 2027 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers

India vs Bangladesh LIVE Updates, AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers: Hamza Choudhury Shines, Chhetri Flops; India Held To 0-0 Draw By Bangladesh

India vs Bangladesh Football LIVE Streaming, AFC Asian Cup Qualifier Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

India Look To Continue Robust Record Against Bangladesh In Men's Football

Indian-Origin Players To Play For National Team? AIFF Chief Provides Big Update

Sunil Chhetri In Tears After Scoring On Return For Indian Football Team - Watch

India vs Maldives LIVE Score, International Friendly Football: Sunil Chhetri In Tears After Scoring On Return | India Lead 3-0 vs Maldives

India vs Maldives Live Streaming International Football Friendly Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch