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Published : Jun 06, 2024 07:18 IST , Chennai – 1 MIN READ
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Indian Football team captain Sunil Chhetri along with teammates during a warm-up session on the eve of the FIFA Qualifier Match against Kuwait at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan at Kolkata on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: The Hindu/MOORTHY RV
It’s now been 203 days since the Indian team last tasted victory when it beat Kuwait 1-0 away from home.
Since then, there has been a forgettable Asian Cup campaign, spurned opportunities against Afghanistan in the World Cup qualifier, calls for Igor Stimac to be axed and a huge Sunil Chhetri retirement announcement. There have also been no goals from open play in the following 555 regulation minutes.
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India’s qualification to the third round of the qualifiers in Group A hangs by a thread and so does Stimac’s position. Yet, Stimac got his way with an extended training camp since the middle of May and also for the match to be held in Kolkata to receive strong home support for the final push.
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Amidst all the setbacks, the mood remains upbeat, as India is set to host Kuwait in the reverse fixture at the Salt Lake Stadium here on Thursday.
Read our full match preview HERE
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