July 1st 2023.
It's half-time in extra time at the Kanteerava Stadium. Fifteen minutes remain for the #BlueTigers to find the elusive winner and take home the trophy in the SAFF Championship 2023.
The attendance at the match today was an impressive 19,640. The #BlueTigers have been pushing hard to find the opener which has eluded them so far. Let’s go boys!!
The match began with a clever free-kick routine from India, but it didn't work out. Chhangte tried to pick out Chhetri with a low cross but Lebanon cleared it away.
At 27 minutes, Lebanon's Markabawi went into the book for some unnecessary aggression. Ten minutes later, Mehtab Singh was shown the yellow card for a foul on Maatouk.
At 40 minutes, Sunil Chhetri, on the break, slipped the ball for Jeakson, who tried to square it for Sahal but the flag went up for offside.
At 72 minutes, there was some smooth stuff on the left wing. Sahal tapped it for Ashique, who sent a low cross into the middle before Lebanon cleared it nervously.
At 83 minutes, Farran sets up Maatouk in the box, who shoots over the bar with his left foot. Finally, at 90 minutes, a measured cross from Chhangte is put out for a corner by Melki before Chhetri could pounce at the back post!
The #BlueTigers have started the match with a strong XI, and the level of love and respect everyone has for each other in this team is clearly visible. Sunil Chhetri's team will look to do a repeat of the Intercontinental Cup final and defeat Lebanon in the first semi-final of the tournament in Bengaluru.
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