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Singapore

2nd in AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers
Three managers, nine games, zero wins - how India's AFC Asian Cup qualifying campaign unravelled Three managers, nine games, zero wins - how India's AFC Asian Cup qualifying campaign unravelled

The Indian men's football team haven't won a competitive qualifying fixture since November 2023.

Gavin Lee hints at 'hairdryer treatment' that kept Singapore's AFC Asian Cup dream alive Gavin Lee hints at 'hairdryer treatment' that kept Singapore's AFC Asian Cup dream alive

Acknowleding they were compromising on some "non-negotiables" was key to Singapore's comeback win over India.

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India miss out on AFC Asian Cup after 43 magic minutes undone by familiar flaws India miss out on AFC Asian Cup after 43 magic minutes undone by familiar flaws

After 43 excellent minutes, familiar failings hit home again as India failed to qualify for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.

Singapore turn tables on India as Song Ui-Young double secures crucial Asian Cup qualifying win Singapore turn tables on India as Song Ui-Young double secures crucial Asian Cup qualifying win

Five days after throwing away victory against India, it was Singapore's turn to find a way to get an unlikely but crucial result.

India fail to qualify for Asian Cup as Song Ui-young brace keeps Singapore alive with 2-1 win India fail to qualify for Asian Cup as Song Ui-young brace keeps Singapore alive with 2-1 win

A dominant first-half and a Chhangte golazo went in vain as India fell to a 1-2 defeat at the Fatorda.

Khalid Jamil promises 'attack mode' India in must-win Asian Cup qualifier against Singapore Khalid Jamil promises 'attack mode' India in must-win Asian Cup qualifier against Singapore

With India head coach Khalid Jamil looking to go on "attack mode", India vs Singapore in Goa has all the potential to be an absolute cracker.

How India can still qualify for AFC Asian Cup 2027 How India can still qualify for AFC Asian Cup 2027

The important thing is that qualification for the Asian Cup is no more in India's hands. They will have to hope for a few other results to go their way.

The tightrope of Khalidball: India wobble against Singapore but stay alive in Asian Cup qualification The tightrope of Khalidball: India wobble against Singapore but stay alive in Asian Cup qualification

The style of play that Jamil employed in the CAFA Nations Cup, in which India earned a third place thanks to 'Khalidball', displayed its frailties against Singapore.

Singapore implode against ten-man India to spurn golden opportunity in AFC Asian Cup quest Singapore implode against ten-man India to spurn golden opportunity in AFC Asian Cup quest

Singapore only have themselves to blame for being held to a 1-1 draw with India in the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers.

Rahim Ali's late strike allows ten-man India to steal point against Singapore Rahim Ali's late strike allows ten-man India to steal point against Singapore

Follow live updates from India's third AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifier against Singapore at the National Stadium in Singapore.

Asian Cup Qualifiers Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Hong Kong 4 +2 8
2 Singapore 4 +2 8
3 Bangladesh 4 -2 2
4 India 4 -2 2
Full Standings

Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
1 Izwan Mahbud 0 0 0
12 Syazwan Buhari 0 0 0
26 Rudy Khairulla.. 0 0 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
1 Izwan Mahbud 0 0 0
12 Syazwan Buhari 0 0 0
26 Rudy Khairulla.. 0 0 0