What was to be a gold medal will now only be a dream that was shattered by an Iran team, which has managed to achieve, if I am allowed to call it, 'The Impossible'.
The Indian men's Kabaddi team crashes out of the 2018 Asian Games.
Take a moment, let this sink in. The Iranians have come out all guns blazing and are dancing on the court as they celebrate this massive win. The players have their families around them as the Iranian women's team too, join the celebrations.
This is one of the biggest moments in India's Asian Games history. Iran has managed to open up a new chapter in the history of Kabaddi.
It's all over! The Indian dream run has come to a resounding halt in the Asian Games 2018! Iran win 27 - 18!
For the first ever time in the history of the Asian Games, the Indian Men's Kabaddi team will not be participating in the Kabaddi finals, let alone win a gold medal.
This is just sheer madness! Rahul and Abozar at each other's necks as the raider claims a touch on Abozar, who goes against him as he swears repeatedly on the mat!
Rahul granted the point and Abozar storms off the court.
Yet again, Girish Ernak is in question as Mohammad Maghsoudlou claims a toe touch but Girish is not amused. Tension all over as the Iranian is granted the point.
There was never a shadow of doubt that this India-Iran clash would give rise to some serious fireworks. The first half has provided some intense action, with India putting themselves in some trouble, gifting Iran defense points in a rush.
An exciting second half awaits! Do not go anywhere!
The Men in Blue have easily gifted away points (read in bulk) to Iran through some hapless raiding. They will need to raise their game to pose a challenge to the Iran defense.
This is pathetic raiding from India. Monu Goyat on this occasion is pinned down by Maghsoudlou, who puts in a double thigh hold to bring down the Services raider.
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