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Second penalty was questionable: Gurpreet

The Indians conceded a late goal off a debatable penalty to on Thursday miss out on their first-ever victory over Iraq.

The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023

How football team finally got the nod for Asian Games after government had refused clearance

NEW DELHI: The non-inclusion of senior team players in the Indian football contingent for the Asian Games and a lack of clarity on whether clubs would release players for the Games were the two primary reasons, apart from the government's selection criteria, why Sports Authority of India (SAI) initially refused…

The Times of India · Aug 26, 2023

Doubts persist over senior players' role at Asian Games

PANAJI: National coach Igor Stimac has included three seniors among the final 22-member squad for the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, and is now working on getting the best preparations for the continental tournament.

The Times of India · Aug 2, 2023

SAFF Championship: Indian football on the rise with a settled squad and a never-say-die attitude

SAFF Championship: Indian football on the rise with a settled squad and a never-say-die attitude. The recent title wins in the Intercontinental Cup and SAFF Championship, just six months away from the AFC Asian Cup, will boost India’s confidence. India’s SAFF Championship triumph here, Igor Stimac was brusque in terming…

The Hindu · Jul 5, 2023

SAFF 2023 final: Icy India's belief spot on for title

Putting in the hard yards, Chhetri's boys show exemplary fitness and mental fortitude to prevail against a stubborn Kuwait in penalties

The Times of India · Jul 5, 2023

Watch: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu's diving save that helped India beat Kuwait to clinch SAFF Championships title

NEW DELHI: India goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu was the star of India's penalty shootout victory against Kuwait at the Sree Kanteerava stadium in Bengaluru on Tuesday.

The Times of India · Jul 5, 2023

SAFF Championship Final: Gurpreet emerges as India’s hero in penalty shootout thriller against Kuwait

India claims its second title in a month after edging Kuwait in sudden-death; the regulation time ends 1-1 as Chhangte’s 38th-minute goal cancels out Alkhaldi’s strike. For the second match running, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu starred for India as it beat Kuwait 5-4 on penalties (sudden-death) to lift its ninth SAFF…

The Hindu · Jul 4, 2023

India beat Kuwait 5-4 in penalty shootout to win SAFF Championships title for 9th time

Goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu made the difference once again as he saved a crucial penalty kick in the summit clash to help India beat Kuwait 5-4 in the shootout and clinch SAFF Championships title for the ninth time here on Tuesday.

The Hindu · Jul 4, 2023

SAFF Championship: India eye ninth title

NEW DELHI: Defending champions India on Tuesday will aim to maintain their impressive track record and secure their ninth title as they face a formidable Kuwait in the SAFF Championship final.

The Times of India · Jul 3, 2023

SAFF Championship: Proud of the team’s grit and determination, says goalkeeper Gurpreet

SAFF Championship: Proud of the team’s grit and determination, says Indian goalkeeper Gurpreet. Gurpreet made five crucial saves, one of which came in the penalty shootout, where he pushed away the spot-kick from Lebanon skipper Hassan Maatouk.

The Hindu · Jul 2, 2023