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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 beat Kuwait in penalty shootout to win 9th title

NEW DELHI: A determined Team India edged Kuwait in a tense penalty shootout to clinch a record ninth SAFF Championship title in Bengaluru on Tuesday.

The Times of India · Jul 4, 2023

India sets sight on their ninth SAFF Championship title

India faces Kuwait in the SAFF Championship final after a penalty shoot-out victory over Lebanon, aiming to secure their ninth title in front of a home crowd

The Hindu · Jul 3, 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: Kuwait edge past Bangladesh

BENGALURU: Former champions Bangladesh played true to their nickname 'Bengal Tigers' before going down to Kuwait by a solitary goal in extra time in the first semifinal of the SAFF Championship.

The Times of India · Jul 2, 2023

We played for Igor Stimac: Mahesh Gawli

BENGALURU: Assistant coach Mahesh Gawli said India's semifinal win against Lebanon was for head coach Igor Stimac and all the fans as his team advanced to the final of the SAFF Championship where they will take on Kuwait here on Tuesday.

The Times of India · Jul 2, 2023

SAFF Championship: India beat Lebanon on penalties to set up meeting with Kuwait in summit clash

BENGALURU: After an intense and entertaining battle at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium that saw India and Lebanon battle hard without scoring a goal for 120 minutes, defending champions India, powered by goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu and skipper Sunil Chhetri, advanced to the final of the SAFF Championship with a 4-2…

The Times of India · Jul 2, 2023

SAFF Championship: India holds the edge against Lebanon in the semifinal

SAFF Championship: Advantage India against Lebanon in the semifinal. The Blue Tigers beatLebanon in the Intercontinental Cup final recently; India will miss defender Jhingan and coach Stimac on the touchline.  

The Hindu · Jun 30, 2023

India head coach Igor Stimac banned for 2 games, fined

NEW DELHI: Head coach Igor Stimac has been handed a two-match ban and a fine of 500 USD on Friday for his red-card offence during India's last group match against Kuwait in SAFF Championships in Bengaluru.

The Times of India · Jun 30, 2023