India vs Kuwait SAFF Championship 2023 match witnessed several unsightly brawls on Tuesday. India’s coach, Igor Stimac, was ejected from the game after engaging in heated disputes with both the match officials and Kuwaiti players. As the second half was drawing to a close, a brawl erupted, mere moments before Kuwait managed to equalize. In the midst of the chaos, India’s Rahim Ali and Kuwait’s Hamad Al Qallaf were both given red cards and sent off in the dying minutes of the match.
In the final Group A match of the SAFF Championship, Kuwait managed to secure a 1-1 draw against India by staging a comeback. The equalizer came in stoppage time due to an unfortunate own goal by Anwar Ali.
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This late turn of events nullified the opening goal scored by Indian captain Sunil Chhetri, who unleashed a remarkable volley off a corner delivered by Anirudh Thapa just before the end of the first half.
However, the late goals in each half were just a fraction of the thrilling drama that unfolded on this rainy Tuesday night, captivating the approximately 9,000 fans present at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.
Stimac initially received a yellow card for causing disruptions during the game. Subsequently, due to his heated altercation with the match officials, he was sent off and shown a red card in the 81st minute. This was not the first instance of him being shown a red card, as he had previously received one during a match against Pakistan.
The passionate Croatian coach did not cease his dramatic actions for the night. In a final act of defiance, he roused the home fans seated behind the Indian dugout, and to everyone’s surprise, he joined them in the stands.
India 1-1 Kuwait: Sunil Chhetri on sheet as Blue Tigers play out feisty…
As the Indian team took to the field without their head coach once again, the distressing turn of events continued. This time, India’s Rahim Ali and Kuwait’s Al Qallaf found themselves being sent off.
The commotion erupted when Qallaf forcefully pushed down India’s Sahal Abdul Samad in the 84th minute. In response, Rahim retaliated by pushing the Kuwaiti player to the ground. Unfortunately, with limited time remaining, neither side had the opportunity to secure a decisive outcome.
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