That was a rollercoaster of a match. For 85 minutes, it seemed like this match would end at 0-0, but Sunil Chhetri changed the script, giving India the lead. Moments later, Amiri levelled for the Afghans , but their relief was short-lived with Kerala boy Sahal Abdul Samad taking India back in front in injury time. India win the game 2-1, next up is a match against Hong Kong on 14 June. Do join us for that, but for now, it’s goodbye and good night!
GOAAAL!!! Sahal Abdul Samad scores to retain India’s lead. 2-1 it is! Afghanistan on the backfoot yet again.
Equaliser! Zubayr Amiri with the equaliser for Afghanistan, and we’re back to where we started now. Scores level. Can Chhetri find a winner?
GOAAAALLLL! Who else other than that man, Sunil Chhetri! He takes a free kick, makes the most of it, and scores a stunner to give India 1-0 lead with less than 10 minutes to play in regulation time.
India 0-0 Afghanistan
78: Anwar fails to unleash a shot on target despite connecting well from Brandon’s corner. The match remains still goalless.
62: Afghanistan’s Milad Intezar seems to be in trouble and is getting medical attention on the ground. He’s good to continue just moments later though. Meanwhile, Jeakson is struggling and has to go off. Glan Martins replaces him.
India 0-0 Afghanistan
56: India make a substitution, with Brandon Fernandes coming in for Liston Colace.
India 0-0 Afghanistan
53: Eight minutes into the second half, Ashique tries for a low cross, but it’s blocked as India win a corner.
HALF TIME! So no goals in the first half and it stays 0-0 in Kolkata. India will have to work hard in order to break the deadlock. Stay tuned as we will return for the sevond-half in a few minutes.
We’re almost approaching the 45-minute mark, but scores are still leve; 0-0. Will either team find the deadlock?