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India Suffers a 1-2 Loss to Afghanistan in FIFA World Cup Qualifier

Sunil Chhetri's Goal Proves Futile as India Falls Short

In a disappointing turn of events, India's hopes of securing a crucial six-pointer in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers were dashed as they succumbed to a 1-2 loss against Afghanistan in Guwahati. The match, which held significant importance in the standings, saw a valiant effort from India's captain Sunil Chhetri, who scored the team's only goal. However, Afghanistan's resilience and determination proved too strong for the Indian side, resulting in a heartbreaking defeat.

India entered the match with high expectations, eager to make amends for their previous loss to Afghanistan in the first leg. The team came out with a strong start and created several scoring opportunities. In the 47th minute, Chhetri provided a glimmer of hope for India when he pounced on a loose ball and slotted it home, leveling the score at 1-1. However, Afghanistan's response was swift and clinical, with Farshad Noor converting a penalty in the 75th minute to restore their lead.

Despite their best efforts, India was unable to find an equalizer in the remaining minutes, resulting in a disappointing defeat. The loss not only dents India's hopes of qualifying for the next stage of the World Cup but also raises concerns about the team's overall performance and consistency. With several matches still to be played in the qualifying campaign, India will need to regroup and find ways to improve their results if they want to keep their World Cup dreams alive.

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