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MATCH INFO |
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MATCH :
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India vs Syria
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COMPETITION :
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AFC Asian Cup
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23-01-2024
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TIME:
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05.00 PM IST (UTC +5:30)
03.30 AM UAE
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STADIUM
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Stadium
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Predicted Lineups
India Line-up: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Subhasish Bose, Sandesh Jhingan, Rahul Bheke, Nikhil Poojary, Anirudh Thapa, Lalengmawia Ralte, Suresh Singh Wangjam, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Manvir Singh, Sunil Chhetri
Syria Line-up: Ahmad Madania, Abdul Rahman Weiss, Aiham Ousou, Thaer Krouma, Moayad Ajan, Mahmoud Al Aswad, Jalil Elias, Ezequiel Ham, Ammar Ramadan, Omar Khribin, Ibrahim Hesar
India's AFC Asian Cup 2023 Hopes Hang in the Balance Ahead of Decisive Clash with Syria
In a pivotal encounter at the Al Bayt Stadium on Tuesday, India faces Syria in its last group-stage game of the AFC Asian Cup 2023, with qualification hopes teetering on the edge. A 0-3 loss to Uzbekistan in the previous match has made the Blue Tigers' progression chances seemingly impossible. Now, they must secure a victory against Syria and await results from other groups to vie for a spot among the top four third-placed teams.
A silver lining for Igor Stimac's squad is the return of two key players, Lallianzuala Chhangte and Sahal Abdul Samad, who missed the second game due to injuries. The full 26-man squad is available for the crucial match, and Stimac remains optimistic despite the challenges.
“We were well aware of how unlucky we were with the injuries… but hopefully, we are going to use one of our chances (to score),” Stimac stated in the pre-match press conference.
On the other side, Syria, led by disciplined coach Hector Cuper, has showcased defensive prowess. With just one loss so far, they sit third in the standings, ahead of India. Syria needs anything but a loss to secure qualification, making the upcoming clash intense and crucial.
In the broader context of Group B, Uzbekistan seeks revenge against Australia in a bid to qualify for the knockouts. The Uzbeks aim to avoid a loss against the 2015 Asian champions, led by coach Srejko Katanec.
As the tournament unfolds, football enthusiasts eagerly anticipate these decisive matchups that will shape the fate of teams in the AFC Asian Cup 2023.