The India Football Team is up for their biggest challenge in their AFC Asian Cup clash. Sunil Chhetri and Co are set to lock horns with Australia in their opening group stage clash. This epic encounter will be India’s biggest challenge in terms of opponents.
There are quite a few injury concerns for Igor Stimac’s boys. Team India will miss the services of Anwar Ali and Jeakson Singh. On the other hand, star playmaker Sahal Abdul Samad is yet to recover from his injury and has been ruled out of the fixture. But with Chhetri leading the side, India will aim to give a tough competition.
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The ideal case scenario for India will be etch out a draw against their 25th FIFA ranked opponent. For Australia, skipper Matthew Ryan is back with the team after recovering from his injury.
On the other hand, the IND vs AUS match will be special in terms of refereeing’s point of view. Yoshimi Yamashita from Japan will become the first women referee to officiate a men’s AFC Asian Cup clash.
India vs Australia AFC Asian Cup Clash
Date – 13th January
Time – 5 PM IST
Live Streaming – JioCinema
Live Broadcast – Sports18 Network
Australia Football Squad:
Goalkeepers: Joe Gauci, Mathew Ryan, Lawrence Thomas
Defenders: Nathaniel Atkinson, Aziz Behich, Jordy Bos, Cameron Burgess, Thomas Deng, Gethin Jones, Lewis Miller, Kye Rowles, Harry Souttar
Midfielders: Keanu Baccus, Jackson Irvine, Riley McGree, Connor Metcalfe, Aiden O’Neill, Patrick Yazbek
Forwards: Martin Boyle, Mitchell Duke, Bruno Fornaroli, Craig Goodwin, John Iredale, Sam Silvera, Marco Tilio, Kusini Yengi
India Football Squad:
Goalkeepers: Amrinder Singh, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Vishal Kaith
Defenders: Akash Mishra, Lalchungnunga, Mehtab Singh, Nikhil Poojary, Pritam Kotal, Rahul Bheke, Sandesh Jhingan, Subhasish Bose
Midfielders: Anirudh Thapa, Brandon Fernandes, Deepak Tangri, Lalengmawia Ralte, Liston Colaco, Naorem Mahesh Singh, Sahal Abdul Samad, Suresh Singh Wangjam, Udanta Singh
Forwards: Ishan Pandita, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Manvir Singh, Rahul Kannoly Praveen, Sunil Chhetri, Vikram Partap Singh
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