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#2 Chances created
Even against a team ranked almost 20 places above them in the FIFA rankings, India created a lot more chances and almost snatched away a win. India started on the back foot, but broke away as early as the 11th minute when Ashique Kuruniyan was set free by Chhetri and he should have put India ahead. Unfortunately, luck was not on India's side right from the start.
On any other day, India would have gone into the break with a 3-0 lead, because they created a lot of chances even with inferior ball possession. Udanta Singh and Anirudh Thapa created some great opportunities for India, as their movement and passing kept UAE on their toes. Sunil Chhetri had an off day, but he did register quite a few through balls on the night.
In the second half, India piled on the pressure on UAE and played direct football. They were really unfortunate to hit the woodwork twice. If India keeps on playing this way against Bahrain, it will increase their chances of progressing into the knockouts.
