India vs Myanmar men’s football Live Score, Asian Games: Sunil Chhetri-led Indian men’s football team will lock horns with Myanmar in what can be said a do-or-die clash to remain alive in the Asian Games encounter on Sunday. A win should definitely help India progress to the knockouts, while a draw could make things a bit tricky. However, a defeat will show the men’s football team an exit from the continental showdown in Hangzhou, China. The Blue Tigers head into the contest after a 1-0 win against Bangladesh earlier this week. India this time will hope for a much better show, especially after being handed a 1-5 thrashing in their opening clash against host China. Apart from Chhetri the onus will also be on Sandesh Jhingan, who plays at the heart of defence. Meanwhile, after starting the tournament with Gurmeet Singh guarding the goalpost, coach Igor Stimac replaced the number one with Dheeraj Singh in the following clash. Dheeraj comes with a good amount of international exposure, having represented India in the FIFA U-17 World Cup and the U-23 side. Gurmeet, on the other hand, was traveling with the senior side in the last two outings – Intercontinental Cup and SAFF Championship – but played his first match in this tournament. India’s last meeting against Myanmar ended in a 1-0 victory for the hosts in the Tri-Nation tournament in Imphal earlier this year. Catch the Live Updates of the Asian Games men’s football encounter between India and Myanmar:
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Sep 24, 2023 05:14 PM IST
India vs Myanmar Live Score: Myanmar finally get some control
Myanmar are slowly trying to get hold but India have been the dominant side. Myanmar are struggling to maintain possession, while India who have got hold have failed to create any chance. (13′)
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Sep 24, 2023 05:10 PM IST
India vs Myanmar Live Score: Yellow card, India evade danger
The action has so far has mostly been in the Myanmar half, who then tries to build a counter. Rahul KP is the man up for the challenge as he runs behind a charging forward before taking him down outside the D, towards the corner flag.
He gets a yellow card for the challenge.
The freekick is cleared by Sunil Chhetri as he sends it behind for a corner, not far from the goalpost.
The corner is cleared before a Myanmar player commits a foul, which helps India evade the danger. (10′)
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Sep 24, 2023 05:05 PM IST
India vs Myanmar Live Score: Nice back heel
Nice back heel by Indian players in the right flank but the ball rolls out for a Myanmar throw-in. (5′)
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Sep 24, 2023 05:03 PM IST
India vs Myanmar Live Score: India show good intent
India have so far showed good intent, trying to build attacks, although no chances have been created so far. (3′)
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Sep 24, 2023 05:01 PM IST
India vs Myanmar Live Score: Here we go!
India get the ball rolling, a couple of passes but they lose possession near the Myanmar D. (2′)
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Sep 24, 2023 04:59 PM IST
India vs Myanmar Live Score: Almost there!
Myanmar are in red jersey, India wear the traditional blue colours. The captains arrive in the center for the toss. We are moments away from the kick-off.
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Sep 24, 2023 04:55 PM IST
India vs Myanmar Live Score: Pre-match rituals
The teams arrive in the center for the pre-match rituals. We start with the national anthem of Myanmar.
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Sep 24, 2023 04:53 PM IST
India vs Myanmar Live Score: What has happened so far
We are almost there as India play their final group match.
Both the teams have lost against China, and defeated Bangladesh in the group stage.
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Sep 24, 2023 04:38 PM IST
India vs Myanmar Live Score: India’s starting XI
Dheeraj Singh, Chinglensena Singh, Sandesh Jhingan, Amarjit Singh, Rahim Ali, Rahul KP, Sunil Chhetri, Samuel James, Bryce Miranda, Narender Gehlot, Abdul Rabeeh
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Sep 24, 2023 04:30 PM IST
India vs Myanmar Live Score: What does history say
The rivalry between the two nations goes a long way and they have met 29 times earlier, including in pre-Olympic matches since 1952. The past records show Myanmar (formerly Burma) getting the better of India in crunch ties.
However, that has changed in the recent past. Two of India’s most significant wins came in the 2008 AFC Challenge Cup and the 2017 Asian Cup qualifiers.
On both occasions, Sunil Chhetri’s memorable goals made things possible as India scraped through by the bare minimum margins.
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Sep 24, 2023 04:26 PM IST
India vs Myanmar Live Score: What did the coach say
Igor Stimac said he was confident of getting the better of Myanmar. “We are aware of their style of play and we have our strategies chalked out. A win or a draw, our aim is to reach the last 16 first.”
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Sep 24, 2023 04:09 PM IST
India vs Myanmar Live Score: What happened the last time
The last time India met Myanmar, the former secured a 1-0 win. It was at the Tri-Nation tournament in Imphal earlier this year.
Anirudh Thapa scored the goal for the hosts.
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Sep 24, 2023 04:04 PM IST
India vs Myanmar Live Score: What’s at stake
India hold a slight advantage heading into the contest. A draw too can ensure the Blue Tigers a ticket for a quarter-final berth.
Myanmar, on the other hand, need to beat India to progress further.
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Sep 24, 2023 03:56 PM IST
India vs Myanmar Live Score: Hello and welcome!
Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the men’s football action between India and Myanmar, which kicks-off at 5:00 pm. India enter the contest on the back of a 1-0 victory over Bangladesh and will eye for a repeat against the neighbours. A win will help India advance to the knockouts berth. Stay tuned for LIVE updates!