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Full Time INDIA( Ashique 34' Chhangte 47') 2-0 SRI LANKA And the young Indian team picks up the first victory in SAFF SUZUKI CUP 2018, courtesy one-a-piece strikes from the two wingers, Ashique Kuruniyan and Lallianzuala Chhangte. The scoreline could've been much worse for the islander ,but for the heroics of their goalkeeper Sujan Perera, who saved more than 5 blazing on-target attempts. The Indian midfield seemed largely mobilised and the two wingers provided nice momentum from a strong backline, captained by Subhasish Bose. Farukh impressed the most amongst the forward but his failure to capitalise on the chance might not get him a peaceful sleep in the night.
Sri Lanka looked lifeless going forward and created too many problems for themselves in defense, which allowed Stephen Constantine's men to enact full control and play some stunning football. But Constantine would love to work on the display of Indian forwards in the final third as failure to convert such chances might hurt them in future.This is Spandan Paul signing off for Sportskeeda. Thanks and Good Night, Ladies and Gentlemen!
90+3' Farukh again at the center of missed chance as a cross from the left flank wished Farukh had given a touch to it, from a handshaking distance off the goal. IND 2-0 SRI #BackTheBlue #INDvSRILanka
90' Poojari flaunts his skills on the left-flank, as he does a step-over before going past his marker and barge into the penalty area, but the ball is sent out of danger before he can pass it. 3 minutes have been added on. IND 2-0 SRI #BackTheBlue #INDvSRILanka
88' Another chance for India as Chhangte crosses in from the right flanks, finds Farukh, whose powerful header was brilliantly saved by Sujan Perrerira, who can boast of saving 5 clear attempts on the goal! Farukh will definitely remember this goalkeeper as he has been in the receiving end for most of the saves by Perreira. IND 2-0 SRI #BackTheBlue #INDvSRILanka
83' Rare attack by the Sri Lankans as they tried to glide through the right but a correct final cross went abegging as Indians regain possession after a couple of Lankans attack. IND 2-0 SRI #BackTheBlue #INDvSRILanka
82' Another chnace! This time it's Manvir Singh who hits a powerful shot from inside the box which is parried away pretty well by Perera., the Lankan goalie who had a pretty busy day at the office. IND 2-0 SRI #BackTheBlue #INDvSRILanka
80' Valiant effort from Farukh Chowdhury, as he cuts in from the right after an indecisive corner and his shot from the inside of the foot missed the woodwork by a whisker!. IND 2-0 SRI #BackTheBlue #INDvSRILanka
79' Clumsy defense from the Lankan backline as they concede yet another corner and Chhangte walks down to take the corner. IND 2-0 SRI #BackTheBlue #INDvSRILanka
74' Thapa cuts in from the left and passes it to Farukh whose first time shot was fumbled by the Lankan keeper but defenders made sure to put the ball out of danger. IND 2-0 SRI #BackTheBlue #INDvSRILanka
71' CHANCEEE! Sajid Dhot steal the ball brilliantly and marched forward and the defender picks out a beautiful ball to Farukh Choudhury, who takes it well and his screamer rattled the crossbar but unfortunately went out instead of crossing the goal line. IND 2-0 SRI #BackTheBlue #INDvSRILanka
68' Brilliant through ball from the middle to release Chhangte through the left flank as the resultant cross by the winger was deflected by Lankan Defender for a corner. IND 2-0 SRI #BackTheBlue #INDvSRILanka
66' Thapa's corner isn't cleared that well by Sri Lanka and the rebound fell to Poojari, whose volley goes way much wider of the target. IND 2-0 SRI #BackTheBlue #INDvSRILanka
64' Nikhil Poojarymanages to steal the ball right outside the penalty area on the right and sends in a cross, before Sri Lanka clear the ball out of danger. IND 2-0 SRI #BackTheBlue #INDvSRILanka
60' AB Warakagoda becomes the second Lankan player to get the caution as his slide on Chhangte went horribly wrong to gift India a free kick. IND 2-0 SRI #BackTheBlue #INDvSRILanka
56' Nikhil Poojary comes on as the first substitute for the Blue Tigers. He replaces Ashique from the right flank. IND 2-0 SRI #BackTheBlue #INDvSRILanka
54' Sri Lanka finally churns up an attack through the right-flank, as Kavindu Ishan lays off a nice through for Rahuman, whose low shot is collected well by Kaith, who has remained a spectator in most of the proceedings tonight. IND 2-0 SRI #BackTheBlue #INDvSRILanka
52' Md. Ashique gets the first booking of the match as his rash tackle on Fernando Kumara didn't go unnoticed by the referee. IND 2-0 SRI #BackTheBlue #INDvSRILanka
48' It was wonder of a goal from Chhangte who might have not attempted the resultant goal ironically. He barges through the left wing; went past Ratyanake and a clever cross crept into goal at the far post ,past the clueless Perera. Indians now dominating the game! IND 2-0 SRI #BackTheBlue #INDvSRILanka
INDIA( Ashique 34' Chhangte 47') 2-0 SRI LANKA
And the young Indian team picks up the first victory in SAFF SUZUKI CUP 2018, courtesy one-a-piece strikes from the two wingers, Ashique Kuruniyan and Lallianzuala Chhangte. The scoreline could've been much worse for the islander ,but for the heroics of their goalkeeper Sujan Perera, who saved more than 5 blazing on-target attempts. The Indian midfield seemed largely mobilised and the two wingers provided nice momentum from a strong backline, captained by Subhasish Bose. Farukh impressed the most amongst the forward but his failure to capitalise on the chance might not get him a peaceful sleep in the night.
Sri Lanka looked lifeless going forward and created too many problems for themselves in defense, which allowed Stephen Constantine's men to enact full control and play some stunning football. But Constantine would love to work on the display of Indian forwards in the final third as failure to convert such chances might hurt them in future.This is Spandan Paul signing off for Sportskeeda. Thanks and Good Night, Ladies and Gentlemen!