How can India qualify for AFC Asian Cup 2027 after 0-1 defeat to Hong Kong?
Updated On: 10 June, 2025 09:53 PM IST | Kowloon (Hong Kong) | mid-day online correspondent
In the first half of this vital 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifier, both India and Hong Kong had their chances, but neither team was able to score
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Even though India is ranked 127th in the world, they are yet to win in this group, with their first match against Bangladesh in Shillong in March ending on a 0-0 draw (Photo: Hans Tse/HKFP)
India's hopes for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup suffered hammer blow on Tuesday with a calamitous 0-1 loss at the hands of 157th-ranked Hong Kong in their second game of the third round of qualification at the Kai Tak Sports Park in Kowloon.
India vs Hong Kong at a glance
After Indian goalkeeper Vishal Kaith stepped out of the goalline and attempted to palm the ball to safety but instead struck Michael Udebuluzor, the referee gave Hong Kong the penalty.
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