Watch: How India beat Lebanon in thrilling penalty shootout to enter SAFF closing | Soccer News

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The Indian soccer group registered an exciting win over Lebanon to e-book a spot within the closing of the SAFF Championship on Saturday night time. After each groups remained goalless on the finish of 90 minutes in addition to further time, India produced a superb efficiency within the penalty shootout, scoring on all 4 instances whereas goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu made an unbelievable save on the primary penalty and a Lebanon participant missed one other as India received 4-2 within the shootout.

India gamers have a good time after the win over Lebanon(Twitter)

Within the penalty shootout, skipper Sunil Chhetri, Anwar Ali, Mahesh Singh and Udanta Singh discovered the again of the web for India.

Lebanon might solely rating twice by way of Walid Shour and Mohammad Sadek. India goalkeeper Gurpreet Sandhu saved the kick from Hassan Maatouk whereas Khalil Bader’s sailed above the crossbar.

Watch as crowd erupted on India's penalties whereas Gurpreet's save drew a surprising response:

This was additionally India’s second-successive win over Lebanon after defeating them 2-0 within the latest Intercontinental Cup in Odisha.

Earlier than the late drama unfolded, nonetheless, the primary half started with Lebanon dominating the proceedings. The aspect got here near taking the lead in solely the second minute as nicely, however Nader Mater had a volley crusing over the bar.

India's assault grew to become extra distinguished within the second half however each side failed to interrupt the impasse, because of some nice defending. Within the further time, Chhetri might have scored twice within the 93rd and ninety fifth minutes, however on each the events the Indian captain uncharacteristically couldn't discover the goal.

The house aspect will face Kuwait, a 1-0 winner over Bangladesh within the different semifinal of the day, within the summit conflict on July 4.

India shall be enjoying within the closing of the regional event for the thirteenth time and ninth on the trot. They've received eight instances within the earlier 13 editions. The one time India didn't make it to the highest two was in 2003.

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