IND vs BAN Football highlights, Asian Games 2023: Sunil Chhetri spot-kick powers India past Bangladesh in the Asian Games 2023 clash

So that's all from us for the match. This is the first win for the Indian men's football team in the Asian Games after the humiliating hammering from hosts China in the opener. Although the Blue Tigers weren't at their finest throughout the night, Bryce Miranda spearheaded the Indian attack and ultimately won a penalty in the 83rd minute. Sunil Chhetri stepped up to the spot and converted with ease past Mitul Marma, who had been in staggering form all night. Now, Igor Stimac's men will have to quickly shift their focus to Myanmar, a win against whom would ensure a knockout berth.

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FULL-TIME: INDIA 1-0 BANGLADESH

90+4' The last few seconds of the match are left for India to deal with. The final whistle will come any moment.

INDIA 1-0 BANGLADESH

90+2' A well-timed tackle by Lalchungnunga prevents Rafiqul from embarking on a dangerous run inside the penalty area. Despite what appeared to be an offside position, the linesman refrained from raising the flag.

INDIA 1-0 BANGLADESH

90' Four minutes of additional time left for Bangladesh to get back into the clash.

86' SUBS FOR INDIA: Rahim Ali comes on for Bryce Miranda.

86' Mitul Marma has been brilliant throughout the night but just penalty from Sunil Chhetri had a touch too much class even for the Bangladesh custodian's liking.

INDIA TAKE THE LEAD

85' Sunil Chhetri, the messiah of Indian football, once again rises to the occasion as he slams home a perfect spot-kick to earn the breakthrough for the Blue Tigers. Bring on the clutch moments and he will deliver.

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83' PENALTY FOR INDIA!

Despite the underwhelming performance for India throughout, Bryce Miranda has been the standout Indian attacker and unsurprisingly it's him who changes the fortune for India. The winger is brought down by Rahmat Mia and the referee points to the spot right away! Can India pull ahead?

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77' DHEERAJ TO THE RESCUE!

An inch-perfect cross-field ball finds Mojibur Jony darting down the left flank. The Bangladesh attacker only had Lalchungnunga to evade and Jony did it with great panache before creating a shooting opportunity. But Dheeraj Singh stepped in with a crucial save to deny the opposition attacker.

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74' SUBSTITUTIONS FOR INDIA: Narender Gahlot and Vincy Barretto come on for Chinglensana Singh and Ayush Dev Chhetri.

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70' SUBSTITUTION FOR BANGLADESH: Rafiqul Islam replaces Sumon Reza.

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67' Ayush Chhetri and Bryce Miranda combine on the left flank as they advance into the opponent's final third. The former delivers a low, driven cross into the box aiming for Chhetri, but Murad steps in to intercept and clears the ball.

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65' STUNNING FREEKICK!

India win a freekick on the left flank and Samuel Kynshi steps up to take it. The youngster delivers a dipping effort that needs to be tipped onto the post by Mitul Marma to keep the scores level. It could've been the elusive goal India were hoping for!

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60' An hour played but India are yet to find the breakthrough against a resilient Bangladesh side. The substitutions have come in for the Blue Tigers but they are yet to carve open the opposition defense.

55’ Substitutions for India: Amarjit Singh Kiyam and Rohit Danu make way for Samuel Kynshi and Gurkirat Singh.

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55' LUCKY ESCAPE FOR INDIA!

Confusion between Indian defenders and Sumon Raza almost gets through on goal. But Dheeraj senses the danger and rushes out to clear the ball away! Could've been a huge blow for India.

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53' Jony locates Rabiul just outside the box. Rabiul attempts to target the top corner with his shot, but it takes a deflection off Chinglensana and results in a corner kick. Rabiul is the one to take the corner. The corner is poorly executed as the ball ends up outside the box. Rabiul retrieves it on the left channel but is flagged for an offside position.

48' BLISTERING START FROM INDIA!

Bryce Miranda picks up from where he left off in the first half, darting with the ball and then whipping in a delicious cross. However, Rahul KP was ill-positioned to utilize the header and ended it nodding it back for Abdul Rabeeh. The latter's effort was skywards!

46' SECOND HALF UNDERWAY!

Bangladesh set the ball rolling.

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India had an underwhelming start to the Asian Games 2023 tie and as the minutes rolled on, Bangladesh grew into the match. For the most part, it was an uneventful affair, however, right before the half-time whistle custodian Mitul Marma denied the Blue Tigers from pulling ahead with a stunning triple save.

Igor Stimac's men will have all to do in the next 45 minutes!

HALF-TIME: India 0-0 Bangladesh

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45' Three minutes added on.

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45' HOW HAVE INDIA NOT SCORED HERE?

Well, the answer is very evident. Mitul Marma pulls out a stunning triple save to keep the scores level. First, a cross from Bryce is punched away by the Bangladesh keeper, but the ball falls for Sunil Chhetri inside the box, who drills in a low effort. But Mitul gets his body on the line and blocks it. Abdul Rabeeh latched on to the rebound and had a second bite at the cherry of his own, but the custodian once again stood firm. The Blue Tigers maintained the pressure and a cross found Rahul KP inside the box. However, KBFC winger's header too was parried away by India in the most astonishing fashion.

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43' Another freekick for India in the opposition half and Rohit Danu whips in a curling delivery that's gobbled up with ease by Mitul Marma.

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40' HANDBALL SHOUTS!

India wins a corner as Rahmat deflects Rohit's cross attempt. Bryce is the one to take it and sends a long ball toward Chinglensana, whose header is cleared away. However, Jhingan and some teammates appeal for a handball, but the referee is unperturbed.

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36' The incessant rain hasn't helped either team but Bangladesh have definitely been the more positive of the two sides. India's lack of match practice is becoming evident every passing minute.

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33' Bryce Miranda has been the pick of the Indian players and he once again ran at the Bangladesh defense but Rohit Danu's questionable choice of pass allowed the defenders to thwart the threat.

31' A setpiece situation for Bangladesh as they win a freekick on the left flank. However, Rabiul's delivery is poor and India have it easy.

28' First shot on target for Bangladesh!

Foysal Fahim finds himself with ample space inside the opposition box, however, his timid effort is easily gobbled up by Dheeraj Singh.

25' Bengal Tigers on the prowl!

Robiul Hasan sent in an inc-perfect long ball towards an unmarked Rahmat but Dheeraj came out of the box to deal with it.

22' First booking of the night as Jabed Ahmed is shown a yellow card for his rash challenge on Bryce Miranda.

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20' Mojibur Jony almost gets through on goal but Lalchungnunga steps in with a crucial interception inside India's box. Bangladesh are dictating the terms now.

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15' Bangladesh have been switching up the gears and Sumon Raza is leading their attacking line with great confidence.

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12' CHANCE FOR INDIA!

Bryce is involved in the build-up once again as he carries a ball deep into the right flank. His hopeful cross finds Chhetri inside the box but the veteran forward is unable to keep his effort on target.

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9' Rohit Danu and Rahul KP start to combine at the edge of the opposition box. The KBFC winger danced past his markers and tried to setup up Chhetri, but the cut-back was cleared by a Bangladesh defender.

7' Bryce Miranda once again at it as he drills in a cross from the left towards Sunil Chhetri inside the box. The ball gets slightly deflected by Rahmat Mia and Mitul Marma pounces on it.

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4' The Blue Tigers start with a high press early on but end up losing possession in a dangerous area. Foysal Fahim's effort from outside the box is blocked by Sandesh Jhingan.

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2' India starts on the front foot as Bryce Miranda initiates an attack from the left flank. However, his cross is gobbled up by Mitul Marma.

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1' KICK-OFF!

The Blue Tigers get the clash underway.

WE ARE INCHING CLOSER!

Both teams are out in the middle and it's time for the respective national anthems.

THOUGHTS ON INDIA'S LINEUP: Head coach Igor Stimac has made three alterations to his starting lineup with Gurmeet Singh, who impressed in the last match, being surprisingly dropped. Dheeraj Singh will stand between the sticks, while Chinglensana Singh will replace Sumit Rathi. Meanwhile, the Croatian has opted for Rohit Danu in place of Rahim Ali.

Bangladesh XI: Mitul Marma, Mojibor Rahman Jony, Hasan Murad, Md Ridoy, Rabiul Hasan, Suman Reza, Foysal Ahmed Fahim, Isa Faysal, Jayed Ahmed, Rahmat Mia, Sakil Hossain

India XI: Dheeraj Singh, Lalchungnunga, Chinglensana Singh, Sandesh Jhingan, Ayush Chhetri, Amarjit Singh Kiyam, Rahul KP, Sunil Chhetri, Bryce Miranda, Abdul Anjukandan, Rohit Danu.

THE LINEUPS ARE OUT!

Let's look at the head-to-head stats for both teams:

Matches played: 35
India wins: 18
Bangladesh wins: 5
Draws: 12

LIVESTREAM DETAILS OF THE ASIAN GAMES 2023 TIE: The game between India and Bangladesh will also be available for live stream on SonyLiv on Thursday.

TELECAST DETAILS OF THE ASIAN GAMES 2023 TIE: The match between India and Bangladesh will be telecast on the Sony Sports Network from 1.30 pm IST on Thursday.

PREDICTION FOR THE TIE: India 3-1 Bangladesh

The Blue Tigers have ample headaches when it comes to the availability of players and the squad has been slimmed down because of absentees. However, India are still a capable unit. Bangladesh will likely put up a resilient performance, but Igor Stimac's men are the favorites to win this Asian Games tie.

BANGLADESH TEAM NEWS: The Bengal Tigers have no real injury concerns coming into the fixture.