Hero Tri-Nation Football Series 2017: India 1-1 St. Kitts & Nevis - As it happened

India 1-1 St Kitts and Nevis, Full-time

Updated: 24 August 2017 21:58 IST - Published: August, 24 2017 09:45 PM IST

India failed to take their chances in the second half. Robin Singh, in particular, was had a couple of glaring opportunities. St Kitts played some good football midway through the second half and got a deserved equaliser.

Thus, India's nine-match winning streak comes to an end. That's all from us here. Good bye and good night!

FULL TIME. India 1-1 St Kitts and Nevis.

90+5' One last chance for India. Corner as Robin Singh's cross is deflected out. Can they make it count?

No. Robin's flick at near post is cleared away.

90+4' Brilliant play from Thapa, Manvir and Narzary. Narzary skips past a defender and tries to send in a cross but it is blocked for a corner. The corner comes to nothing.

90+3' Another chance but Rafique can't keep his header on target.

90+1' Chance for India as they break away yet again. Robin Singh shoots on the turn. The shot is deflected goalwards, the goalkeeper can't adjust in time and the ball hits the cross bar before he can collect.

88' Manvir Singh replaces Jeje.

88' A brawl breaks out as Rafique gets into an argument with two of the St Kitts' players. The referee has it in control.

85' Nikhil sprints down the right flank to earn a corner. The corner is poor and comes to nothing.

83' Chance for St Kitts as they break on counter. Rogers and Carlos find themselves in a 2-0n-1 position but Rogers miscues the final pass.

80' Change for India as the young Anirudh Thapa comes on for Rowlin Borges. Thapa makes his debut for the national team.

79' A good spell of possession for India as they build by playing short passes. Jeje finally lays off the ball for Rafique to shoot. The shot is wide. Jjeje was flagged off-side already, anyway.

77' SHOT!

After some good work, Rogers finds space to shoot from distance. The effort is too weak to trouble Subrata.

76' Suddenly the pressure is on India. The body language has changed after the equaliser and the St Kitts players are attacking with real intent.

75' A crunching tackle from Sandesh Jhingan. St Kitts had a good chance there but the Indian captain was having none of it.

72' GOAL! 1-1!

The corner is headed in by Hanley as Gvaune Amory gets to it just in time and finds the equaliser. Heartbreak for India. Can they preserve and get a winner here?

70' Chance for St Kitts as a deep free kick is headed goalwards. Subrata Paul jumps high and fists it over. Corner.

66' Opportunity for St Kitts but comes to nothing.

Rogers Kimaree does a few step-overs before setting up a teammate. But the shot is way over.

63' Corner for St Kitts as Narayan Das prevents a cross from coming in. The corner is overhit and comes to nothing. Disappointing play from the visitors.

60' Double change for India. Mohammed Rafique and Nikhil come in for Jacki and Eugeneson.

56' SHOT!

Eugeneson shoots but it goes into the second tier

54' Narayan Das sends in a good ball from the left and Robin Singh jumps the highest to meet up. Can't get the connection right, though.

50' BIG CHANCE FOR INDIA!

The Blue Tigers counter as a long ball is brought down by Robin Sing for Jeje to chase. Jeje sets up Robin with a good pass, one on one with the 'keeper but a weak effort from the forward in the end. Should have been 2-0.

49' SHOT!

Pritam Kotal gets in after a brilliant one-two with Jeje. However, he shoots wide and over.

47' Good chance for India as Jacki finds acres of space on the right flank and sends in a deep cross. Narzary is there but before Robin can get to the end of the lay off the ball is cleared.

45' Change for St Kitts as Clyde is replaced by Carlos. Robin Singh replaces Balwant.

We are ready for the second half.

The referee blows the whistle for half-time. India have been the dominating side in the first half. St Kitts started brightly but the Indians gradually took control. Jackichand Singh gave India the lead late in the first half. St Kitts have a game to chase. We will be back with live action in 15 minutes.

45+1' St Kitts trying hard to get the equaliser but the Indian defence is as strong as ever.

45' Two minutes added on.

43' SHOT!

Narayan Das sends in a long ball into the box. Jeje manages to bring it down and shoots on the turn. This time the goalie manages to get a hand to it. Another corner for India. Comes to nothing, though.

42' Corner for India. Eugene goes across to take it. It is cleared convincingly.

39' GOAL! 1-0 India!

Jacki scores! Rowlin Borges with a delicious cross from the right wing. Jacki jumps up and glances the header goalwards. The goalie can't reach it. Brilliant effort from Jacki!

35' Balwant wins a free kick for India as Clyde brings him down. Narayan Das' delivery is cleared with conviction.

32' Free kick for St Kitts now from the left-hand side. Rogers with the ball but Subrata Paul collects with ease.

30' So much happening here in Mumbai.

Two consecutive corners for India with the first one almost resulting in a goal. St Kitts keep the scoreline to 0-0 for now.

27' GOAL! No disallowed!

It's a well worked free kick routine, the shot is deflected. The goalie makes a good save but the defenders can't quite clear it. The ball goes into the net but is disallowed.

26' Free kick in a dangerous position for India as Jeje is brought down. Can India make this count?

25' SHOT FROM DISTANCE!

Joash finds the space to let fly and he shoots! Subrata Paul saves it comfortably.

22' Rowlin Borges wins another corner for India. Eugene delivers deep into the box and Jhingan heads it down. The shot is sent up and over by Narzary.

21' The corner is short this time but eventually comes to nothing.

20' HUGE CHANCE FOR INDIA!

India break through the left as a good through ball finds the overlapping Narayan Das. Narayan sends in a good cross and Balwant meets it but the goalkeeper just gets a finger tip. Corner for India.

18' A good spell of possession by India in the opposition half comes to nothing. Jeje, Jacki and Balwant were all involved there but eventually, Jacki's cross is cleared.

16' Beautiful piece of skill from Vinceroy has Edathodika in a spot of bother but the Indian manages to recover and clear just in the nick of time.

14' St Kitts are pressing the Indians hard, not allowing them the luxury to play easy passes. It has been working so far.

13' Free kick for India deep inside their own half as Narayan Das is fouled by Vinceroy.

11' Joash tries to get forward through the left with some fancy footwork but Pritam Kotal is up to the task. No harm done.

8' The corner comes to nothing but India are keeping the ball among themselves and trying to find a breach.

7' India have a free kick inside their own half. The ball is floated into the opposition box as Jeje manages to lay it up for Jacki who gets a corner.

First corner of the game.

5' Anas Edathodika has hurt himself slightly. He went for the header but landed awkwardly. Back on his feet, though.

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