China 0-0 India: 5 talking points from the match

#1 Gurpreet saves the day

The Bengaluru FC goalkeeper was at his usual best on Saturday (Image Courtesy: ISL)

If anyone is told to pick out one standout performer in the India-China match, it will none other than Gurpreet Singh Sandhu.

The Bengaluru FC goalkeeper was at his usual best on Saturday. He made countless saves to keep the scoreline intact.

Gurpreet produced a solid performance against Jamshedpur FC in ISL. Within a few days, he produced another neat performance, this time in the national team colors.

It was said Gurpreet is poor with low and ground shots. On Saturday, he saved Gao Lin’s powerful shot with his left-foot. He used his reflexes quite beautifully, while his outings were also impressive.

The ‘save of the day’ moment finally came in 75th minute. Hanchao’s corner met by a powerful header from Xiao Zhi and Gurpreet flew on his left to keep the ball out with his right hand.

This earned appreciation even from the Chinese. He made twin saves just before the final whistle, which saved India from a last moment capitulation.

Gurpreet once again showed there is no substitute of him, as of now.