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Five talking points from India's record-extending SAFF Championship triumph

Five talking points from India's record-extending SAFF Championship triumph

Goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu reigned supreme once again after he saved a crucial penalty kick in the summit clash to help India beat Kuwait 5-4 in the shootout and clinch SAFF Championship title for the ninth time on Tuesday. After five rounds of penalty kicks, the scoreline remained 4-4 and the sudden death rule was applied. Mahesh Naorem scored but a diving Sandhu saved Kuwait captain Khaled Hajiah's shot to the wild celebration of the home fans and India dug out. (Pic: @indianfootball/Twitter)

05 July,2023 12:20 PM IST | Srijanee Majumdar
SAFF Championship: Key talking points after India held to 1-1 draw by Kuwait

SAFF Championship: Key talking points after India held to 1-1 draw by Kuwait

Indian talisman Sunil Chhetri worked his magic once more but India had to split points with Kuwait after an acrimonious 1-1 draw in their last group match in the SAFF Championship on Tuesday. (Pic: AFP/Twitter)

28 June,2023 09:24 PM IST | Srijanee Majumdar
SAFF Championships 2023: Key takeaways from India vs Pakistan encounter

SAFF Championships 2023: Key takeaways from India vs Pakistan encounter

India's talismanic captain Sunil Chhetri became the second-highest Asian goal-scorer in international football on Wednesday with a glittering hat-trick lacing India's 4-0 win over Pakistan in their SAFF Championship opener. (Pic: AFP/@IndianFootball/Twitter)

21 June,2023 10:38 PM IST | Editor
What makes captain Sunil Chhetri a force to be reckoned with?

What makes captain Sunil Chhetri a force to be reckoned with?

The name is more than enough to ring a bell in the minds of Indian football freaks. Chhetri is only 14 goals shy of FIFA World Cup 2022 winner Lionel Messi and five-time Ballon D’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo as the third-highest active goal scorer in international men’s football. (Pic: AFP/@IndianFootball/Twitter)

21 June,2023 10:28 PM IST | Editor

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