Kuwait's Heartbreaking Loss To India In A Thrilling Penalty Shootout

In the final match of the South Asian Football Federation Championship, Kuwait lost to India in a penalty shootout on Tuesday. Kuwait team staged a stellar performance but could not lift the cup as the final match held at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bangalore city in south India went into penalty kicks as both teams netted one goal each in the first half. Shabib al Khaldi netted the first goal in the 14th minute helping Kuwait to lead in the first half but Lallianzuala Chhangte helped India to maintain the draw by netting the goal in the 38th minute.

There was no goal in the second half of the match, and neither team was able to advance in extra time either. In the penalty kicks, India managed to shoot all five into the post while Kuwait netted four goals.

Its earlier matches resulted in a 1-1 draw with India, while it defeated Nepal (3-1) and Pakistan (4-0) to top Group A. In the semifinal, Kuwait defeated Bangladesh (1-0), while India defeated Lebanon in penalty kicks (4-2).

 

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