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India Vs Bangladesh, AFC Asian Cup Qualifier: Mitul Marma Makes Stunning Double Save To Deny Udanta And Farukh

Both teams went to break at 0-0, despite plenty of chances at both ends as India take on Bangladesh

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India vs Bangladesh Football Live: India are playing the Bengal Tigers in Shillong. Photo: X/IndianFootball
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In India Vs Bangladesh, AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers match on 25 March, Bangladeshi goalkeeper Mitul Marma produced a stunning double save in the 31st minute to deny Udanta Singh and Farukh Choudhary the opening goal of the game. (Match Blog | More Football News)

Both teams went into half-time at 0-0, with the visitors having the better chances in an entertaining first half.

However, India had its big break after the half-hour mark, with left-back Subhasish Bose putting Mohun Bagan teammate Liston Colaco through on the left flank. The winger then crossed the ball into the middle, where it was met by Udanta Singh라이브 바카라 diving head.

Goalkeeper Mitul Marma produced a reactionary save of the highest order, getting down and keeping the ball from crossing the goal. The rebound reached Farukh Choudhary, whose eventual shot was tame and straight at the keeper, who grasped it with both hands at the second attempt.

It was the best chance for India in the first half, with a new-look Bangladesh side boasting Hamza Choudhury getting most of the clear chances.

Midfielder Mojibur Rahman Jony had two good chances, and was put through right before half-time, only to be denied by a flying Vishal Kaith.

India had one further half-chance before the half-time whistle, with a lobbed cross being headed wide by Liston Colaco, who has been the best player for the Men in Blues in the first 45 minutes.

With the second half approaching, Bangladesh look the stronger and more in-tune of the two teams, and goals will likely flow as both teams produce end-to-end football.

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