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.

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Chhetri was no stranger to the situation and he kept his calm to convert the opportunity.

Asked about the lack of recovery time, Chhetri said, "The first thing is to go and recuperate, it was not easy. I'm petty sure it was the same thing for the opponents also. playing three games in five days is not easy, a lot of ice bath, eat good food and get ready." India will next play Myanmar, who beat Bangladesh 1-0 on the opening day.

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After the loss to China, Igor Stimac's wards were back against their familiar South Asian foe, a team that has actually been a tough one to break down for the Blue Tigers.

India were the ones to create a first attempt at goal in the ninth minute when Rohit Danu and Rahul KP combined to put the ball at the feet of Chhetri, inside the box. The skipper's shot, though, was deflected wide.

Chhetri had another