India's Asian Cup Hopes Dented by 0-1 Loss to Bangladesh in Qualifiers
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India's chances of qualifying for the 2027 Asian Cup took a hit on Tuesday, as they suffered a 0-1 defeat to Bangladesh in their penultimate Group C match. The match, which took place at the National Stadium, was rendered inconsequential due to both teams being out of contention for the continental showpiece. Sheikh Morsalin's 11th-minute goal proved to be the decisive moment, with Bangladesh securing their first win in five matches. The match saw some intense moments, including a contentious incident in the first half involving players from both teams. However, the referee maintained control and allowed the game to proceed smoothly. India's campaign effectively ended on October 14, when they squandered a 1-0 lead to lose to Singapore. This defeat leaves India at the bottom of the four-team table with just two points from five matches. Bangladesh, on the other hand, moved up to third place with five points. The two teams had previously drawn 0-0 in their first leg match on March 25 in Shillong. India's last match of the qualifiers will be against Hong Kong on March 31, 2026, at home. The team is currently ranked 136th in the FIFA chart, while Bangladesh is ranked 183rd.
