HIGHLIGHTS | IND vs KUW, SAFF Championship Final: Blue Tigers capture title for ninth time
HIGHLIGHTS | India vs Kuwait, SAFF Championship Final
Hosts India clinched their ninth SAFF Championships title by beating Kuwait 5-4 in a thrilling penalty shootout after both sides tied 1-1 in 120 minutes in Bengaluru on Tuesday. After five rounds of penalties the score remained 4-4 and the sudden death rule was applied. Mahesh Naorem scored, but a diving Indian goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu saved Khaled Hajiah’s shot to give the home side the win. In regular time, Shabaib Al Khaldi had put Kuwait ahead in the 14th minute before Lallianzuala Chhangte equalized in the 39th minute. Defending champions India and Kuwait also drew 1-1 in their last group game.