India played out a draw 1-1 with the neighbours Myanmar in their final group stage match of the Asian Games men's football competition in Hangzhou on Sunday. Captain Sunil Chhetri coonverted from the spot in the first half , but Yan Kyaw Htwe found the equaliser for the Burmese in the second period. The result meant that India finished second, behind China, in Group A on goal difference. Myanmar, who also managed four points from three matches, joined China and India in the knock-outs as one of the best third place teams. Now India will play Saudi Arabia in the round of 16. Catch highlights of IND vs MYA, Asian Games football match here. (Medal Tally | Full Coverage | Day 1 Live | Match Report)
6:57 pm: FULL TIME
And that's the end of the game and INDIA IS GOING IN THE NEXT ROUND OF 16. India will face Saudi Arabia in the next round.
6:48 pm: SIX MINUTES ADDED (90')
6:47 pm: Warning To STIMAC!!
Min performs a dangerous sliding tackle on Vincy. Stimac was immediately in front of the challenge, and he was so enraged by the tone of it that he began arguing with the player. The referee eventually enters the scene to break up the fight. Stimac is warned, and Min ultimately apologises to both the player and the coach.
India 1-1 Myanmar (88')
Into the final 10 minutes of the match and if the scoreline remains the same, India will qualify for the round of 16.
India 1-1 Myanmar (80')
6:36 pm: Substitutions For India
OUT: Kynshi IN: Rohit Danu; OUT: Rahim Ali IN: Vincy Barretto
6:33 pm: MYANMAR EQUALISES!!
Kyaw Htwe is the one who heads it past Dheeraj after coming off the bench.
India 1-1 Myanmar (74')
6:32 pm: Aung Gets Booked!
Aung is booked for a harsh tackle on Rahim Ali barely minutes after entering the pitch.
India 1-0 Myanmar (70')
6:20 pm: Good Save By DHEERAJ!
Min tried to find the back of the goal from a considerable distance away, but his shot was deflected by an Indian outfit, and Dheeraj dived full length to keep it out.
India 1-0 Myanmar (60')
6:14 pm: Another Substitution For India
IN: Aniket Jadhav OUT: Bryce Miranda
6:12 pm: Excellent Save From AUNG!
This time, it was Raheem Ali who dashed into the area, set to score. He attempted to find the far corner, but Aung gets a hand on the shot, and the ball is deflected for a corner.
India 1-0 Myanmar (53')
6:11 pm: Chance Wasted!!
Gurkirat went inside the box unnoticed, with just the custodian between him and extending the lead, but he hit it straight to Aung.
India 1-0 Myanmar (51')
6:04 pm: Substitution For India
IN: Gurkeerat OUT: Rahul KP
6:04 pm: Second Half Begins
Myanmar will start the proceedings and will try to dominate the game from here on.
5:48 pm: HALF TIME
That concludes the first 45 minutes. Rahul receives a harsh warning from the referee just before the whistle for his mistimed challenge on Hein. The important thing to remember is that Rahul is already on a yellow card from the last game, and a yellow today means India will be a man down!
India 1-0 Myanmar (45'+2)
5:45 pm: Naing Takes The Free Kick
Naing takes the penalty kick. The situation with a setpiece. He attempts to go for glory from afar, but the ball is nowhere near the goal.
India 1-0 Myanmar (44')
5:36 pm: Corner For India!
Corner for India! Samuel sends it in from the right, but Sandesh Jhingan's header goes wide.
India 1-0 Myanmar (35')
5:30 pm: Another Yellow Card To Myanmar
Another yellow card, this time for Myanmar captain Thein. He scored a point for the side by launching a reckless challenge on Bryce on the left flank, who appeared dangerous.
India 1-0 Myanmar (27')
5:23 pm: CHHETRI GOALS!!!!
Sunil Chhetri took the Penalty Kick and slotted it into the bottom left corner as India took the lead.
India 1-0 Myanmar (23')
5:23 pm: Rahim Wins a Penalty!
Lin is shown a yellow card for his sliding tackle on Rahim, who was poised to put the ball past Aung.
India 0-0 Myanmar (23')
5:16 pm: Free Kick To Myanmar
Amarjit elbows Naing, who is attempting to deflect the ball away from the Indian and into the area. Myanmar receives a free kick, but Amarjit merely receives a caution.
India 0-0 Myanmar (16')
5:09 pm: Yellow Card, Free Kick!
Rahul KP received a yellow card for a flagrant foul on Zin Hein, who was rushing toward the box on the left wing. India gives up a free kick in a dangerous set-piece situation. Wai delivers a strong kick, which Chhetri tips away for a corner.
India 0-0 Myanmar (9')
4:57 pm: Indian Line up against the Myanmar!
