India slumped to a 1-5 defeat in their Asian Games opener against China, and must win against Bangladesh to keep their hopes alive
After a controversial build-up to their Asian Games campaign, the Indian football team got off to a dismal start at the event on Tuesday, slumping to a 1-5 defeat against hosts China. Worryingly, the players did not look particularly match-fit, owing to their hectic travel schedule. (More Football News)
Nevertheless, the caravan rolls on and India will now shift their focus to the do-or-die encounter against their neighbours Bangladesh. The Blue Tigers will be keen to put the match against China behind them and perform well against Bangladesh.
India will have to go all out and fire on all cylinders because the stakes are very high. Igor Stimac’s side just cannot afford to make a single mistake because the consequences of it can be enormous.
The Bengal Tigers too find themselves in a similar position as India after failing to secure a point in their opening-day clash against Myanmar. Bangladesh were handed a narrow 1-0 defeat in the first game and will want to come back strongly against India.
Where will the Asian Games match between India and Bangladesh be played?
The match between India and Bangladesh will be played in the Xiaoshan Sports Centre Stadium in Hangzhou, China, on Thursday, September 21.
When will the match between India and Bangladesh be played?
The match will be played at 1:30pm IST.
Where will the game be telecast in India?
The game will be telecasted on Sony Sports Network.
Where will the game be live streamed?
The game will be live streamed on the SonyLiv app and website.