2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: India vs Bangladesh- Live Commentary and Goals

India's matches against Afghanistan and Oman next month look like a tough schedule after witnessing this match. Thank you for staying till the end! My name is Mohak Arora and it was a delight bringing you all the latest updates from the match. Stay tuned to Sportskeeda.com for all the post-match updates and for any latest news ahead of the ISL 2019-20 season.

INDIA 1-1 BANGLADESH
A disappointing result for the hosts as they clawed back a point at death but a great team performance from the visitors who opened the scoring and then almost held on to their lead till the 89th minute when Adil Khan headed a corner into the back of the net.

90+4' Sunil Chhetri's header lays it off for Manvir Singh whose shot looks like a rocket and ends up in the crowd.

90' Five minutes awarded for injury time.

89' GOAAAAALLL!!!! Brandon Fernandes's corner is headed into the back of the net by Adil Khan whp breaks the duck for India on the evening and the fans are going ecstatic inside the stadium.

88' Kuruniyan puts in a corner which is set up for Chhetri to shoot but the Bangladesh defense stands strong and heads it out for a corner.

86' India are failing to create clear-cut chances as the clock ticks down. Sahal Abdul Samad, Brandon Fernandes and Raynier Fernandes are playing in the centre of midfield and are trying their best to get past the solid Bangladesh defense.

81' Brandon Fernandes has a go at it from long range but his effort goes over the bar as Bangladesh hold on to their slender lead.

77' Double change for Bangladesh. Nabib Ziban goes off. Mohammed Ibrahim is replaced by Robiul Hasan.

76' Lallianzuala Chhangte comes on for Anas Edathodika in Stimac's last change of the night. The Croatian is going all out for the 3 points here.

75' India win the corner and Sunil Chhetri gets to it at the near post but fails to get his header on the target.

73' Nabib Ziban is shown a yellow card by the referee.

73' Bangladesh are again through on goal and Jiban chips Gurpreet successfully but Adil Khan clears it off the line to keep India in the match.

72' Raynath Hasan is replaced by Bishwanath Ghosh in Jamie Day's first change of the night.

68' Raynier Fernandes replaces Anirudh Thapa in the centre of midfield in order to gain more control of the match.

66' Chhetri's through ball is chased down by the speedster Udanta Singh and he delivers a beautiful cross across the box but Manvir Singh got too ahead and missed the ball.

64' Jamal Bhuyan becomes the first player to be booked on the night. After multiple challenges on Chhetri and team, the Bangladesh skipper finally enters the referee's book.

60' CLEARED OFF THE LINE! Anirudh Thapa's corner finds Anas in the crowded box and the defender's header is cleared off the line by Biplu who helps Ashraful in keeping the clean sheet.

57' Igor Stimac makes his first change of the night and he wants goals. Brandon Fernandes comes on for Mandar Rao Dessai. India changing their formation and going 3 at the back.

55' Ibrahim makes a run down the left wing and pulls off a cross-shot which hits the crossbar and comes back out. Gurpreet Singh Sandhu was beaten as he couldn't move but the woodwork came to his rescue.

50' Sahal Abdul Samad has been on the front foot creating a couple of chances with his excellent vision and creativity but Bangladesh defenders are helped by their skipper who clears. Bangladesh go through at the other end and force a good save out of Gurpreet and win a corner.

48' The second half has kicked off and the first couple of minutes have been a mirror of the first half with India's sloppy passing and Bangladesh's hard defending continuing as it was.

Igor Stimac needs to go back to the drawing board as India's plan have not worked in the first half with the hosts struggling to create chances in the opposition half.

HALF TIME!!
INDIA 0-1 BANGLADESH
Saad Uddin gave Bangladesh a 1-0 lead going into the break. The visitors were the better side throughout the match as they executed the game plan properly and the hosts are trailing at the back.

42' A free kick from the left is lofted into the box and Gurpreet comes out in hopes of collecting the ball but makes a blunder and Saad Uddin's header hits the back of the net opening the scoring on the night.

39' Anas Edathodika's long ball find Chhetri's head but his header is straight at the goalkeeper and is easily saved.

34' Rahul Bheke's long throw finds Manvir Singh at the edge of the six-yard box and the tall forward heads it towards goal but Ashraful comes up with a fine finger-tip save.

31' A horrible mistake from Adil Khan allows Biplu Ahmed to go through on goal but Gurpreet Singh Sandhu comes up with a crucial save at the near post.

26' Anirudh Thapa takes a free kick from 25 yards and plays it short to Sahal Abdul Samad who tries to find Chhetri but the Indian skipper fails to reach to the ball and complains to the referee about tugging and pulling in the penalty box.

23' The match is entering its second quarter. The first quarter have surprised many fans with Bangladesh creating a few chances with their quick play and the Indian team failing to find the final pass.

17' Sunil Chhetri's corner finds the unmarked Rahul Bheke at the penalty spot but the 28-year old again fails to make the most of the opportunity presented to him.

15' Bangladesh win a corner at the other end of the pitch. Skipper Jamal Bhuyan takes the corner which finds Yeasin Khan whose shot goes way over the intended target.

10' Sunil Chhetri's corner routine finds Rahul Bheke at the back post but the Bengaluru FC defender fails to direct his header towards the goal and the Bangladesh defenders were able to clear.

8' India have had a clumsy start in the match. Anas Edathodika gives away the ball cheaply and Rahul Bheke has to track back, push the Bangladesh forward in the box and get the ball from him.

4' A long ball played towards Manvir Singh ends up with Ashique who passes to Sunil Chhetri and the skipper takes a volley which is easily saved by the Bangladesh goalkeeper, Ashraful Rana.

1' The teams have walked out and the players have taken their position. Bangladesh are playing in green and white while Indian players are clad in blue. The visitors kick off the proceedings.

Sunil Chhetri is back from his injury and is starting the match. On the other hand, Sandesh Jhingan misses out with an ACL injury that would keep him away from football for about 6 months. Read more about it here.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/indian-football-sandesh-jhingan-set-to-miss-isl-2019-20-season

The Indian football fans have been denied to take banners along with them inside the stadium. Flags (without sticks) have also been disallowed. It's time that AIFF looks into this and allows fans to take things that can't harm the players.

Yo Cops, relax you guys. They're just banners🙄

We've worked for a whole week to make these banners for @IndianFootball. @KirenRijiju it's not just about us or about today. Happens everywhere in India. THIS NEEDS TO STOP! #FreeIndianFootballFans #MeccaCholoBondhu #INDBAN pic.twitter.com/AKNiXYj82t
— Blue Pilgrims (@BluePilgrims) October 15, 2019

Igor Stimac spoke about reforming the standards of football in the country when he took over the vacant head coach post but India have failed to win any of their last five matches, losing three and drawing two. A 0-0 draw against Qatar was a statement but India have to do better in upcoming matches if they want to qualify for the 2023 AFC Cup.

Line-ups are out
India: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Rahul Bheke, Anas Edathodika, Adil Khan, Mandar Rao Dessai, Udanta Singh, Anirudh Thapa, Ashique Kuruniyan, Sunil Chhetri, Manvir Singh
Bangladesh: Ashraful Rana, Raihan Hasan, Rahmat Mia, Yeasin Khan, Hasan Rafi, Biplu Ahmed, Mohammad Ibrahim, Jamal Bhuyan, Sohel Rana, Saad Uddin, Nabib Newaz Ziban

How they have done so far?
India: After losing 2-1 to Oman in the opening 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier, the Indian defense produced a masterclass and held Qatar to a 0-0 draw. With matches against Bangladesh and Afghanistan up next, Igor Stimac would be hoping to bag the full 6 points from the two matches.
Bangladesh: After a predictable 2-0 loss to 2022 WC hosts Qatar, Bangladesh suffered another defeat as they lost 1-0 to Afghanistan. With India and Oman the next two opponents, Jamie Day wouldn't be expecting much from his side.

The Indian national football team will be facing the Bangladesh national football team at the Salt Lake Stadium at 7:30 pm. The two sides will be competing for 3 crucial points after failing to win either of their first two World Cup Qualifiers. All the seats have been sold out and we are expecting a cracker of a clash between the two neighboring nations.