The SAFF Championship, also known as the South Asian Football Federation Championship, is a biennial football tournament for teams from South Asia. The tournament features national teams from countries such as India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Maldives, Bhutan, and Afghanistan.
In the semifinal match between India and Lebanon in the SAFF Championship 2023, held at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru, India won the match in a penalty shootout. The score remained 0-0 after regulation time and extra time, leading to a penalty shootout to determine the winner. India emerged victorious, winning the penalty shootout 4-2.
Sunil Chhetri, the captain of the Indian national football team, played a crucial role in the match. Despite missing a chance during extra time, Chhetri scored in the penalty shootout. Other Indian players like Anwar Ali, Mahesh Singh, and Udanta Singh also scored in the shootout.
With this victory, India advanced to the final of the SAFF Championship 2023, where they would face Kuwait on July 4th. The Indian team, led by coach Igor Stimac, aimed to defend their title and secure another championship victory.
In the SAFF Championship 2023 semifinal match between India and Lebanon, India emerged victorious in a penalty shootout, winning 4-2. The match ended in a 0-0 draw after extra time, leading to a penalty shootout to determine the winner. India's captain, Sunil Chhetri, and his teammates celebrated their victory after the shootout.
Here are some key updates from the match:
- The match ended in a 0-0 draw after extra time, leading to a penalty shootout.
- Sunil Chhetri scored for India in the penalty shootout, giving them a 1-0 lead.
- Maatouk missed his penalty for Lebanon, keeping the score at 1-0 in favor of India.
- Anwar Ali scored for India, increasing their lead to 2-0.
- Walid Shour scored for Lebanon, making it 2-1.
- Mahesh Singh scored for India, extending their lead to 3-1.
- Sadek scored for Lebanon, reducing the lead to 3-2.
- Udanta Singh scored the final penalty for India, securing a 4-2 victory in the shootout.
- With this win, India advanced to the final of the SAFF Championship 2023, where they will face Kuwait on July 4.
Indian captain Sunil Chhetri expressed his satisfaction with the team's performance and emphasized the need to rest and recover before focusing on the final. Goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu praised the team's defensive efforts and composure in the penalty shootout.
India's head coach, Igor Stimac, was pleased with the team's victory and showed his appreciation to the coaching staff and the fans for their support.
The victory against Lebanon propelled India into the final of the SAFF Championship 2023, where they will have the opportunity to defend their crown against Kuwait on July 4.
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