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After 4-0 Loss To India, Pakistan Coach Puts Blame On ‘Visa, Ticketing Issue’ | Football News
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After 4-0 Loss To India, Pakistan Coach Puts Blame On ‘Visa, Ticketing Issue’ | Football News

[ad_1] The Pakistan football team got off to a horror start in the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Championship, losing to arch-rivals India 0-4. It was India captain Sunil Chhetri who netted a hat-trick while Udanta Singh bagged a solitary goal in the rout. While there's no denying that India dominated Pakistan all throughout the 90 minutes, the visitors put a part of the blame for their defeat on the delayed arrival for the match. Pakistan coach Torben Witajewski feels the team's visa and ticketing issue played a big role in their performance against India.“The problem about the travel was we received the visa very late and a lot of problems in Mumbai at the airport with the immigration. So it was tough for the guys. The last group arrived at half past one in the hotel today (We...
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Sunil Chhetri Defies Age And Conditions To Produce A Masterclass | Football News
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Sunil Chhetri Defies Age And Conditions To Produce A Masterclass | Football News

[ad_1] A huge banner tied across the West Block Blues Stand read: 'Immortal No 11'. It was a heartfelt tribute to Sunil Chhetri by the fans, who cheered every move the Indian captain made on the field. Some of them invaded the turf multiple times trying to get close to Chhetri even as he was leading India's 4-0 buccaneering against Pakistan during the SAFF Championship match at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium. What makes Chhetri a crowd-puller, then? He is 38, a stage when players generally think of pursuing less stressful options than playing football and follow rigid fitness plans.But his performance on the field still does not have any reflection of his age. Last Saturday, India conquered Lebanon, a team that stands higher on FIFA Rankings, 2-0 in the Intercontinental Cup final at Odisha,...
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Sunil Chhetri or Virat Kohli? Memes Flood Internet After India Captain’s Hat-trick Against Pakistan | Football News
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Sunil Chhetri or Virat Kohli? Memes Flood Internet After India Captain’s Hat-trick Against Pakistan | Football News

[ad_1] The Indian football team's dominant 4-0 win over Pakistan in the SAFF Championship opener saw none other than the captain Sunil Chhetri step up and deliver. Chhetri bagged a brilliant hat-trick for India while Udanta Singh scored the 4th goal to sum up the team's triumphant start to the tournament. Seeing Chhetri's mesmerising show against Pakistan, fans lauded the veteran striker on social media. Those aware of his friendship former Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli unleashed some hilarious memes on social media, encapsulating the two stalwarts' performances against Pakistan.Much like Chhetri, Kohli had delivered an exceptional performance against Pakistan when India had come across their neighbours on the cricket pitch in the ICC T20 World Cup 2022.As the ace footballer de...
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“Will Do It Again…”: India Head Coach Igor Stimac On Getting Sent Off vs Pakistan | Football News
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“Will Do It Again…”: India Head Coach Igor Stimac On Getting Sent Off vs Pakistan | Football News

[ad_1] Speaking on his actions, Igor Stimac said that he wouldn't mind doing it again.© TwitterThe SAFF Championship encounter between arch rivals India and Pakistan saw an adrenaline-fuelled moment at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Wednesday. India head coach Igor Stimac was sent off moments before the conclusion of the first-half, with the hosts leading 20, following Sunil Chhetri's brace. Stimac was unhappy about referee Prajwal Chhetri's decision to award Pakistan the throw-in as held that right back Pritam Kotal was fouled in the process. As a result, Stimac chose to interfere when Pakistan player Abdullah Iqbal was ready to make a throw-in.The Croatian tried to pull back the ball from the player, sparking wild reactions from some visiting players as well as some coaching staff.The ...
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Sunil Chhetri Pounces On Pakistan Goalkeeper’s Costly Mistake To Begin Goal Rush. Watch | Football News
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Sunil Chhetri Pounces On Pakistan Goalkeeper’s Costly Mistake To Begin Goal Rush. Watch | Football News

[ad_1] Sunil Chhetri pounced on Saqib Hanif's horror clearance to open the scoring.© TwitterOn a night when he could become the second-highest Asian goal-scorer in international football, India captain Sunil Chhetri delivered the goods, scoring a hattrick in India's 4-0 win over Pakistan in the SAFF Championship in Bengaluru. Ali Daei of Iran holds the record with 109 goals from 149 matches. Chhetri has 90 goals to his name. Chhetri led the line as India outclassed and hammered their neighbours in front of more than 22,000 fans at Sri Kanteerava Stadium, where he also plays his club football.In the 10th minute of the match, Chhetri pounced on Pakistan's goalkeeper Saqib Hanif's horror clearance to open the scoring.Easy. 1-0.Chhetri scoressssssssssssss!#INDvPAKonFanCode #SAFFChampionship2...
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SAFF Championship 2023: Sunil Chhetri Hat-Trick Powers India To 4-0 Win Over Pakistan | Football News
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SAFF Championship 2023: Sunil Chhetri Hat-Trick Powers India To 4-0 Win Over Pakistan | Football News

[ad_1] Sunil Chhetri's glittering hat-trick laced India's 4-0 win over Pakistan in their SAFF Championship opener on Wednesday as the talisman became the second-highest Asian goal-scorer in international football. Ali Daei of Iran holds the record with 109 goals from 149 matches. Chhetri has 90 goals to his name. From the beginning of the match itself India brought forth their experience and class into play. Pakistan had pockets of doughty resistance, but they were not a match to India's cohesion and purpose on a rain-drenched night at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium.Chhetri had shown sparks of his old ebullient self in the Intercontinental Cup final against Lebanon at Odisha on Sunday, and the Indian skipper stepped on the pedal on his 'home turf'.After getting a quick feel of the surface a...
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Huge Brawl Breaks Out Between India, Pakistan Players, Igor Stimac Sent Off. Watch | Football News
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Huge Brawl Breaks Out Between India, Pakistan Players, Igor Stimac Sent Off. Watch | Football News

[ad_1] Pakistan players and coach Shahzad Anwar lost their cool and confronted Igor Stimac.© TwitterIt took Sunil Chhetri just 16 minutes to put India in control as the skipper scored twice to put the hosts 2-0 against Pakistan in the SAFF Championship on Wednesday. Chhetri broke the deadlock inside the first 10 minutes, slotting home from close range, following Pakistan goalkeeper Saqib Hanif's howler. The forward then doubled the lead from the spot after Anirudh Thapa's effort struck Mamoon Moosa's left arm. Chhetri made no mistake to put India 2-0 in the 16th minute.While India were in control of the proceedings, a huge brawl broke out between the players after India head coch Igor Stimac stopped Abdullah Iqbal from taking a quick throw in.Pakistan players and head coach Shahzad Anwar...
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India vs Pakistan Live, SAFF Championship 2023: India Eye Victory In Campaign Opener vs Arch-Rivals Pakistan | Football News
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India vs Pakistan Live, SAFF Championship 2023: India Eye Victory In Campaign Opener vs Arch-Rivals Pakistan | Football News

[ad_1] SAFF Championship 2023 Live Updates: India will take on Pakistan© TwitterIND vs PAK, SAFF Championship 2023, Live:India will be taking on Pakistan in their first match of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Championship on Wednesday, at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. The 14th edition of the SAFF Championship has been divided into two groups. India lies in Group A with, Kuwait, Nepal and Pakistan. Group B comprises Lebanon, Maldives, Bhutan and Bangladesh. It will be interesting to see that which side will be dominating the other.Here are all the Live Updates from the SAFF Championship 2023 match between India and Pakistan, straight from Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru:Topics mentioned in this article [ad_2] Source link
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Ticketing Issue Sees Pakistan Reach 6 Hours Before India Clash In SAFF Cup | Football News
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Ticketing Issue Sees Pakistan Reach 6 Hours Before India Clash In SAFF Cup | Football News

[ad_1] It was not the build-up the Pakistan football team would have anticipated ahead of its SAFF Championship opener against hosts India, with more than half of side arriving here only six hours ahead of the tie on Wednesday due to unavailability of tickets on a single flight. The bizarre chain of events was set off after the Pakistan team arrived in Mumbai from Mauritius at 1:00 am on Wednesday morning. The Pakistan squad comprising 32 members -- players and coaching staff -- could not find seats in a single aircraft and was forced to split into two groups.The first set boarded a 4:00 am flight to Bengaluru, but the second lot took a 9.15 am flight due to some issues pertaining to immigration clearance at the Mumbai airport.The second batch reached their team hotel close to the Kantee...
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India vs Pakistan, SAFF Championship 2023: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming | Football News
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India vs Pakistan, SAFF Championship 2023: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming | Football News

[ad_1] SAFF Championship 2023: India will take on Pakistan in their first match© TwitterThe Indian football team will be squaring off against Pakistan in their opening match of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Championship on Wednesday, at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. The 14th edition of the SAFF Championship has been divided into two groups. India lies in Group A with, Kuwait, Nepal and Pakistan. Group B comprises Lebanon, Maldives, Bhutan and Bangladesh. Sunil Chhetri-led India are the highest-ranked team in Group A. They are 101st in the FIFA rankings. Pakistan are ranked lowest at 195th. It will be interesting to see that which side will be dominating the other.When will the India vs Pakistan, SAFF Championship 2023 match be played?The India vs Pakistan, SAFF C...
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