08 October,2021 08:07 AM IST | Male (Maldives) | PTI
Sunil Chhetri. Pic/AFP
India produced yet another disappointing performance as they were held to a goalless draw by 205th ranked Sri Lanka despite a dominant display in their second SAFF Championships match here on Thursday.
The seven-time champions paid the price of not creating enough chances and wasting those they got against a Sri Lankan side 98 places below them in the FIFA rankings.
Though they have a lion's share of the ball possession, the 107th-ranked Indians were ineffective from the set-pieces and did do not much in open play either against their opponents, who only have five countries ranked below them in a 210-team table.
Sunil Chhetri & Co are still searching for a win in two matches. A loss or a draw against current table toppers Nepal (six points) on Sunday can make India difficult to qualify for the final.
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