India vs Kuwait: India and Kuwait drew 1-1 after three red cards were displayed despite SAFF Championship 2023 Semifinal berths secured. Igor Stimac, the head coach of India, and Rahim Ali received red cards for the visitors, while Kuwaiti player Alqallaf was dismissed. An unfortunate own goal by Anwar Ali prevented India from winning despite Sunil Chhetri’s opening goal. This outcome saw Kuwait win Group A, while India came in second. Both sides ended with the same number of points after three games, but Kuwait won because they scored more goals.
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Despite a match marked by poor behavior from players and officials, both teams ended it by shaking hands amicably. Credit goes to the officials for managing the game. In Group A, India and Kuwait remain tied on 7 points.
Kuwait tops the table due to their higher goal tally. As a result, India will face the formidable Lebanon in the semi-finals, while Bangladesh or Maldives would have been less challenging opponents.
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India displayed dominant performance against Kuwait, constantly pressuring their defense and creating numerous scoring opportunities. Sunil Chhetri’s goal in added time of the first half put India ahead, but Kuwait equalized through Anwar Ali’s own goal due to casual defending. Kuwait finishes as Group A table toppers.
The Blue-Tigers gave their all to secure three points and top the group. Igor Stimac receives another red card in this tournament. Both teams received 10 minutes of added time due to heated events at the end of regulation. Rahim Ali (India) and Alquallf (Kuwait) were sent off in the 89th minute.
India XI
Amrinder Singh (GK), Nikhil Poojary, Anwar Ali, Sandesh Jhingan, Akash Mishra, Jeakson Singh, Anirudh Thapa, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Mahesh Naorem Singh, Ashique Kuruniyan, Sunil Chhetri
Kuwait XI
Al-Saanoun, Al-Bloushi, Hajiah, Al-Enezi, Muhaisen, Khalaf, Al-Enezi, Al-Rashidi, Dashti, Al-Faneeni, Al-Awadi
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