Asian Games 2018, Men's Kabaddi: India vs Thailand - 5 Talking Points

Rishank Devadiga (File Picture)
Rishank Devadiga (File Picture)

#4 Thailand hit back strong in the second half and a controversial call

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Despite the big lead, India looked shaky in the second half. (Photo: OCA)
Despite the big lead, India looked shaky in the second half. (Photo: OCA)

If you thought India were going to run away with it after that third All Out, think again. It was the Thais rather who played with more gusto.

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A Super Raid from the Thais saw India reduced to four men and in the very next raid, some schoolboy defending from the Indians saw them get All Out soon after that.

41-22 to India now, but the momentum had shifted towards Thailand. And a different call on a Thailand raid could very well have changed the complexion of this match.

The Thai raider had gotten three touches and had managed to get the tip of his foot across the line, but the officials deemed it a successful tackle and gave the point to India instead.

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Had it been correctly given to the Thais, it would have been another Super Raid for the Thais and the lead would have dwindled to under 15 points with a chance for another All Out.

It was a huge let-off for the Indians.

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Edited by Soumo Ghosh
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