Indian Football Faces Setback: Asian Cup Qualifier Defeat | Sports-Games
- India's senior men's football team lost 0-1 to Hong Kong on Tuesday in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup Group C qualifier at Kowloon's Kai Tak Stadium.
- The defeat followed a costly foul by goalkeeper Vishal Kaith that led to a stoppage-time penalty converted by Stefan Pereira in the 94th minute.
- India struggled to create quality chances despite pressure, and the match highlighted ongoing performance issues despite veteran Sunil Chhetri's comeback.
- Hong Kong, ranked 153rd, and Singapore lead Group C with four points each, while India and Bangladesh share one point each after two games.
- This loss further dims India's qualification prospects and places the team’s performance and future in the tournament in a precarious position.
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Indian Football Faces Setback: Asian Cup Qualifier Defeat | Sports-Games
Indian Football Faces Setback: Asian Cup Qualifier Defeat In a disheartening turn of events, India's senior men's football team succumbed to a 0-1 defeat against Hong Kong in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup Qualifier held on Tuesday. The match, a critical opportunity for India, highlighted ongoing issues in the team's performance.The loss, decisively sealed by an injury-time penalty converted by Stefan Pereira, pushes India further from qualification whi…
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