India vs Lebanon: After an intense end-to-end shadowboxing match between Igor Stimac’s men and Lebanon, the eagerly anticipated match ends scoreless. Unbeaten Indian Football Team tops the standings with 7 points, followed by Lebanon in second place. In the Intercontinental Cup2023 Final , the two teams will meet once more to decide who is the better one.
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Head coach Igor Stimac once again made a flurry of changes to the starting eleven from the previous game, most notably resting Sunil Chhetri, who netted the match-winner against Vanuatu, to give Ashique Kuruniyan his first appearance of the tournament. With the same back-line reinstated from the opening match against Mongolia, goalscorers Sahal Abdul Samad and Lallianzuala Chhangte also returned to the line-up.
The first half ended without a goal as both sides struggled to break the deadlock. The second half saw a similar narrative, resulting in both India and Lebanon securing their spots in the final of the prestigious Hero Intercontinental Cup 2023. India exhibited relentless pressure in the initial half, constantly seeking an opening. However, Lebanon showcased remarkable skills and unleashed their aggressiveness throughout the latter half.
Despite their best efforts, Indian stalwarts Sunil Chhetri and Rahim Ali missed two glorious opportunities that could have propelled their team into a commanding position. In the end, the outcome was not the desired one for either side, but they will accept it as they move forward with determination and resilience. The stage is set for an exciting final showdown in the tournament.
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India XI
Amrinder Singh (GK); Nikhil Poojary, Sandesh Jhingan, Anwar Ali Akash Mishra; Jeakson Singh, Anirudh Thapa, Sahal Abdul Samad; Udanta Singh, Ashique Kuruniyan, Lallianzuala Chhangte
Lebanon XI
Ali Sabeh (GK), HASSAN MAATOUK , Mohammad El Hayek, Jihad Ayoub, Hassan Saad, Walid Chouar, Ali Tneich, Zein Abidine Farran, Nader Matar, Karim Darwich, ALI SABEH
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