India vs Lebanon: Indian Football Team leaves Thailand empty-handed. Kassem El Zein’s goal gives Lebanon a 1-0 victory over India. The Cedars come in third place in the competition. India’s terrible performance in the King’s Cup 2023 continues as it loses its second game.
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India vs Lebanon Starting XI:
India XI
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (GK), Asish Rai, Anwar Ali, Sandesh Jhingan, Akash Mishra, Anirudh Thapa, Jeakson Singh Thounaojam, Manvir Singh, Sahal Abdul Samad, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Mahesh Singh Naorem
Lebanon XI
Mehdi Khalil (GK), Al Tneich, Nader Matar, Jihad Ayoub, Hassan Saad, Walid Shour, Maher Sabra, Bassel Jradi, Abdallah Moughrabi, Kassem El Zein, Mohamad Haidar (C)
After a tight setback to higher-ranked Iraq, Igor Stimac’s troops will compete for third place. The Blue Tigers were unlucky in their semi-final against Iraq. The lost on penalties 5-4 after the score was tied at 2-2 after regulation.
The Cedars, on the other hand, were defeated by hosts Thailand 2-1. Thus setting up a final between the highest and lowest-ranked teams in the event. Teerasil Dangda’s late score and an own goal by Jihad Ayoub were enough to cancel out Bassel Jradi’s equalise on the hour mark.
Match Details:
- Match: India vs Lebanon in Kings Cup
- Date: 10th September
- Venue: 700th Anniversary Stadium
- Kick off: 4.00 PM
- Live Streaming: India vs Lebanon LIVE Streaming on FIFA+
- Live Telecast: King’S Cup LIVE telecast will be available on Eurosport in India
