Hangzhou: In a thrilling encounter at the Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China, the Indian men’s football team secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Bangladesh in their second Group A match. The decisive goal came in the 85th minute when Indian football icon Sunil Chhetri calmly converted a penalty kick. But unfortunately, this goal will not be counted towards Chhetri’s international tally.
GOAAAAAAL!#chhetri MAGIC IN THE AIR.
India scores against Bangladesh. Its 1-0
THAT IS A PENALTY…A long ball to Miranda at the edge of the box, he enters to control, but is fouled by Bangladesh captain Rahmat.
Sunil Chhetri steps up as Goalie Mitul gets ready. He drills it… pic.twitter.com/UHn5g18Cxr— nnis (@nnis_sports) September 21, 2023
This win marked a significant turnaround for the Indian squad, as they had previously suffered a 1-5 defeat at the hands of the host nation, China, in their opening match of the tournament.
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