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India could not qualify for AFC U-20 Asian Cup despite beating Kuwait

Captain Tyson Singh and Gurkeerat Singh scored a goal each in both the half, with the help of which the Indian team defeated Kuwait in their last qualification match. 1 but could not qualify for next year’s AFC Under 20 Asian Cup. India finished third in Group H ahead of Kuwait. Australia topped and Iraq came second. The top ten teams in the group and the five best runner-up teams have qualified for the tournament.

Uzbekistan has got direct entry as hosts. The tournament will be played from 1 to 18 March 2023. Iraq to India 4. 2 and Australia 4. was defeated by 1. In the match against Kuwait, Tyson Singh and Gurkeerat scored for India and Saleh Almehtab scored for Kuwait.

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India started off aggressively and attacked Kuwait’s goal in the very first minute. Himanshu Jangra’s shot, however, hit the crossbar. Tyson gave India the lead in the eighth minute. Kuwait quickly retaliated but Indian defenders kept it tied. India had a one-goal lead till the break. After an hour passed, Bipin handed Gurkeerat a brilliant cross but his header was blocked. With 20 minutes left in the hooter, Kuwait captain Almehtab scored the equalizer. However, Kuwait’s happiness lasted only for three minutes and Gurkeerat scored a goal to give India victory.

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