India vs Kuwait: The SAFF Championship 2023 final will witness defending champions India taking on debutants Kuwait on Tuesday (July 4) at Bengaluru’s Sree Kanteerava Stadium. This will be the second encounter between the two nations in this year’s tournament while Sunil Chhetri and co look to defend their title.
In semifinal 2, India secured their place in the summit clash by defeating Lebanon 4-2 in a penalty shootout after regulation time and extra time ended in a draw. On the other hand, Kuwait secured their final spot by defeating Bangladesh 1-0 after extra time.
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Both semifinal matches took place on Saturday (July 1) at the same venue in Bengaluru. The first match saw Kuwait secure their place in the final of the SAFF Cup on their debut attempt, thanks to Abdullah Albloushi’s goal.
India and Kuwait are now set to face each other for the fourth time, having previously met three times, including their group stage encounter in the 2023 SAFF Championship. That match ended in a 1-1 draw, with Kuwait scoring a late equalizer.
The previous meetings occurred in 1978, where Kuwait defeated India 6-1 in the Asian Games, and in a 2010 friendly in Abu Dhabi, where India suffered a heavy 9-1 defeat. The only victory for the Indian team against Kuwait came in a friendly match in 2004, with a 3-2 win in Kuwait City.
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Kuwait has emerged as a formidable team in the SAFF Championship, displaying their dominance over India on two occasions. Their attacking style, clinical finishing, and solid defense have overwhelmed the Indian team. However, India, the defending champions, cannot be underestimated. They have shown resilience and determination in the past, and their talented players are capable of competing at the highest level. India will use their previous defeats as motivation to defend their championship title.
India v Kuwait: Overall head-to-head record
Games played: 4
India wins: 1
Draws: 1
Kuwait wins: 2
India vs Kuwait SAFF Championship 2023 Final Details
Date: Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Kick off Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru
Telecast and Live Streaming: DD Sports & Fancode
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