Bengaluru, July 2 (Ians) India’s goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu was in the spotlight as India faced penalties against Lebanon in the semifinal of the Saff Championship at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium.
It was the first time that India were facing penalties in over a decade, since their 5-4 victory over Cameroon in the Nehru Cup final in 2012 in New Delhi.
Thus, the 19,640-strong crowd at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium were witness to an anxious evening on Saturday as referee Sinan Hussain blew the whistle at the end of 120 minutes.
The story unfolded in the same manner on Saturday.
Gurpreet Singh’s left arm kept out Hassan Maatouk’s first penalty for Lebanon, and the Blue Tigers were clinical, dispatching all four of their spot-kicks to perfection in the shoot-out.
“His save gave a lot of confidence to our players, who came to take the next penalties. It was the players...
It was the first time that India were facing penalties in over a decade, since their 5-4 victory over Cameroon in the Nehru Cup final in 2012 in New Delhi.
Thus, the 19,640-strong crowd at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium were witness to an anxious evening on Saturday as referee Sinan Hussain blew the whistle at the end of 120 minutes.
The story unfolded in the same manner on Saturday.
Gurpreet Singh’s left arm kept out Hassan Maatouk’s first penalty for Lebanon, and the Blue Tigers were clinical, dispatching all four of their spot-kicks to perfection in the shoot-out.
“His save gave a lot of confidence to our players, who came to take the next penalties. It was the players...
- 7/10/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Bengaluru, July 1 (Ians) Goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu pulled off a save in the penalty shootout as India defeated Lebanon 4-2 in a tiebreak following a goalless draw post extra time, in the semifinals of the Saff Championship at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Saturday.
The victory booked the hosts their spot in the summit clash of the competition, where they will meet Kuwait.
India will defend their Saff Championship title against Kuwait at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Tuesday.
Gurpreet saved the first penalty for Lebanon by Maatouk, giving the Indian penalty takers the confidence to put their spot-kicks into the back of the net. Chhetri, Anwar, Mahesh and Udanta converted their first four penalties for India, while Walid Shour and Mohamad Sadek netted their kicks for Lebanon. Khalil Bader sent the fourth and last penalty for Lebanon into the stands, sending India into the final.
Lebanon and India faced...
The victory booked the hosts their spot in the summit clash of the competition, where they will meet Kuwait.
India will defend their Saff Championship title against Kuwait at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Tuesday.
Gurpreet saved the first penalty for Lebanon by Maatouk, giving the Indian penalty takers the confidence to put their spot-kicks into the back of the net. Chhetri, Anwar, Mahesh and Udanta converted their first four penalties for India, while Walid Shour and Mohamad Sadek netted their kicks for Lebanon. Khalil Bader sent the fourth and last penalty for Lebanon into the stands, sending India into the final.
Lebanon and India faced...
- 7/1/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Bengaluru, June 30 (Ians) The Indian senior men’s team will face Lebanon for the third time in little over a fortnight in the semi-final of the Bangabandhu Saff Championship 2023 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, here on Saturday.
After playing out a goalless draw in the group stage, the Blue Tigers secured a convincing 2-0 win over the Cedars to claim the Intercontinental Cup title in Bhubaneswar. Igor Stimac’s men then travelled to the south of India to take part in the 14th edition of the Saff Championship, which is also the first to feature guest teams like Lebanon and Kuwait.
India finished Group A in second spot, only trailing Kuwait on goals scored, with wins over Pakistan (4-0) and Nepal (2-0). The top spot was within the hosts’ grasp as they led 1-0 against Kuwait just six minutes before the full-time whistle on Tuesday until Anwar Ali’s own goal restored parity,...
After playing out a goalless draw in the group stage, the Blue Tigers secured a convincing 2-0 win over the Cedars to claim the Intercontinental Cup title in Bhubaneswar. Igor Stimac’s men then travelled to the south of India to take part in the 14th edition of the Saff Championship, which is also the first to feature guest teams like Lebanon and Kuwait.
India finished Group A in second spot, only trailing Kuwait on goals scored, with wins over Pakistan (4-0) and Nepal (2-0). The top spot was within the hosts’ grasp as they led 1-0 against Kuwait just six minutes before the full-time whistle on Tuesday until Anwar Ali’s own goal restored parity,...
- 6/30/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Bengaluru, June 28 (Ians) Skipper Hassan Maatouk 24th minute strike steered Lebanon to a 1-0 victory over the Maldives in a Group B match of the Saff Championship 2023, at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Wednesday.
Lebanon have topped the group with an all-win record in the four-team group. With this win, Lebanon set up a semi-final clash with India to be played on July 1. The two teams met recently in the final of the Intercontinental Cup in Bhubaneswar, where India emerged the winners.
The Maldives, ranked 154 in the FIFA Men’s rankings were hoping to punch above its weight by winning against Lebanon, whom they have never beaten in previously. However, the solitary goal from Hassan Maatouk dashed their hopes.
Since Lebanon had already ensured a place in the semi-finals, it prompted their Head Coach Aleksandar Ilic to rest a few of his regular players, including Karim Darwich.
Lebanon started the match on a positive note,...
Lebanon have topped the group with an all-win record in the four-team group. With this win, Lebanon set up a semi-final clash with India to be played on July 1. The two teams met recently in the final of the Intercontinental Cup in Bhubaneswar, where India emerged the winners.
The Maldives, ranked 154 in the FIFA Men’s rankings were hoping to punch above its weight by winning against Lebanon, whom they have never beaten in previously. However, the solitary goal from Hassan Maatouk dashed their hopes.
Since Lebanon had already ensured a place in the semi-finals, it prompted their Head Coach Aleksandar Ilic to rest a few of his regular players, including Karim Darwich.
Lebanon started the match on a positive note,...
- 6/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Bhubaneswar, June 18 (Ians) Talismanic striker Sunil Chhetri scored his 87th international goal and fellow-forward Lallianzuala Chhangte added a second as India defeated the higher-ranked Lebanon 2-0 in the final to retain the Intercontinental Cup title at the Kalinga Stadium here on Sunday. Both the Indian goals came in the second half of the match as the hosts ended the tournament without conceding a goal.
With a huge crowd expected to turn out to support them, head coach Igor Stimac had promised a super Sunday, and his boys did everything to make sure their coach lived up to his assurance.
With a solid 2-0 win over Lebanon, the Indian men’s senior team clinched the Intercontinental Cup, adding to the title they won in the inaugural year in 2018.
In what was the first-ever tournament for the Blue Tigers in the Odisha capital, the fans were treated to a fantastic spectacle over the course of four matches,...
With a huge crowd expected to turn out to support them, head coach Igor Stimac had promised a super Sunday, and his boys did everything to make sure their coach lived up to his assurance.
With a solid 2-0 win over Lebanon, the Indian men’s senior team clinched the Intercontinental Cup, adding to the title they won in the inaugural year in 2018.
In what was the first-ever tournament for the Blue Tigers in the Odisha capital, the fans were treated to a fantastic spectacle over the course of four matches,...
- 6/18/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Bhubaneswar, June 15 (Ians) The Indian senior men’s football team played out a goalless draw against Lebanon in the final group match of the Intercontinental Cup at the Kalinga Stadium, here on Thursday.
In an evenly-matched contest for most parts, both sides had opportunities to win the game, but neither could find the edge on another humid evening in the Odisha capital.
Lebanon were already confirmed to be India’s opponents in Sunday’s final before the game kicked off as Vanuatu beat Mongolia 1-0 earlier in the day.
Head coach Igor Stimac once again made a flurry of changes to the starting eleven from the previous game, most notably resting Sunil Chhetri, who netted the match-winner against Vanuatu, to give Ashique Kuruniyan his first appearance of the tournament. With the same back-line reinstated from the opening match against Mongolia, goalscorers Sahal Abdul Samad and Lallianzuala Chhangte also returned to the line-up.
In an evenly-matched contest for most parts, both sides had opportunities to win the game, but neither could find the edge on another humid evening in the Odisha capital.
Lebanon were already confirmed to be India’s opponents in Sunday’s final before the game kicked off as Vanuatu beat Mongolia 1-0 earlier in the day.
Head coach Igor Stimac once again made a flurry of changes to the starting eleven from the previous game, most notably resting Sunil Chhetri, who netted the match-winner against Vanuatu, to give Ashique Kuruniyan his first appearance of the tournament. With the same back-line reinstated from the opening match against Mongolia, goalscorers Sahal Abdul Samad and Lallianzuala Chhangte also returned to the line-up.
- 6/15/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Bhubaneswar, June 12 (Ians) Mongolia held mighty Lebanon to a goalless draw to earn their first point in the Intercontinental Cup 2023 at the Kalinga Stadium here on Monday.
Mongolia, who lost their first match against India, now have one point from two matches in the four-team round-robin preliminary league. Lebanon have three points from two matches. In the first match, they defeated Vanuatu 3-1.
Mongolia defender Batbaatar Amgalanbat enjoyed a good day in the office while thwarting the wave of attacks launched by Lebanon and was adjudged the Hero of the Match.
Lebanon had an opportunity to go ahead in the 15th minute. A lack of communication between Mongolia’s goalkeeper Enkhtaivan Munkherdene and defender Erdenechimeg Unur-Erdene provided a perfect opportunity for Karim Darwich to open the scoring, but his attempted shot was cleared off the line by Bat-Erdene Uuganbat.
Lebanon’s forwards kept the Mongolian goalkeeper on his toes throughout...
Mongolia, who lost their first match against India, now have one point from two matches in the four-team round-robin preliminary league. Lebanon have three points from two matches. In the first match, they defeated Vanuatu 3-1.
Mongolia defender Batbaatar Amgalanbat enjoyed a good day in the office while thwarting the wave of attacks launched by Lebanon and was adjudged the Hero of the Match.
Lebanon had an opportunity to go ahead in the 15th minute. A lack of communication between Mongolia’s goalkeeper Enkhtaivan Munkherdene and defender Erdenechimeg Unur-Erdene provided a perfect opportunity for Karim Darwich to open the scoring, but his attempted shot was cleared off the line by Bat-Erdene Uuganbat.
Lebanon’s forwards kept the Mongolian goalkeeper on his toes throughout...
- 6/12/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
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