A new era of Indian football under Spanish manager Manolo Marquez started with a frustrating draw. The Blue Tigers faced 179-ranked Mauritius side in Hyderabad, where the two teams locked horns for a 0-0 stalemate. Both teams had their fare share of chances but failed to capatalise on breaking that final hurdle. While India enjoyed a better possessional play, Mauritius did attack well on the counter.
India vs Mauritius – All that happened
Well, the Blue Tigers fought hard and it takes time to gel under a new manager. This kicks off the tournament with a draw before India face Syria on September 09.
Lindsay Rose, the central defender of Mauritius, has received the Man of the Match award.
Well, India will rue their chances for sure. They had more possession, more shots attempted and better chances from corner.
Manolo Marquez starts off with a clean sheet as India and Mauritius hold themselves for a 0-0 draw! A lot of chances presented for both teams but failed to surpass the final hurdle.
3 minutes of added time here as Blue Tigers eye a late dramatic goal
The game is now looking to head towards a stalemate here. No team is going hammer and tongs in order to break the deadlock. We are into last 5 mins.
From the left wing, Chhangte sends in a curling set-piece. Jay Gupta makes an attempt to get there, but Mauritius holds firm. For Gupta, Subhasish Bose replaces him right thereafter.
First chance for Francois! Botler with an easy cut pass from left but the time on the ball was quite a lot for the Mauritius attacker. It has been a second goal-scoring chance for visitors in 2nd half!
Konsham with a last-ditch tackle in order to save India from a clear goal chance. A corner was then received by Mauritius but they failed to seize the chance.
