Sunil Chhetri’s Goal Ends India’s Scoring Drought in FIFA World Cup Qualifier

Sunil Chhetri found the back of the net, breaking India‘s goal-scoring drought in a crucial FIFA World Cup qualifier against Afghanistan at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati, Assam.

The match, which carried significant stakes for India’s World Cup qualifying campaign, saw the national team captain Sunil Chhetri open the scoring, providing a much-needed boost to the team’s morale.

Heading into the match, India faced the pressure to secure a victory to maintain their chances of progressing to the third round of FIFA World Cup qualifying.

A win against Afghanistan would have put India in a favorable position, especially with the upcoming match against Kuwait on the horizon.

India’s head coach Igor Stimac had expressed the importance of a positive result, even suggesting that his future with the national team could be at risk if they failed to progress.

The encounter marked a significant moment in Stimac’s tenure, as the team had struggled to find the back of the net for over 500 minutes leading up to the match.

Sunil Chhetri’s goal not only ended the scoring drought but also reignited hopes for India’s journey in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

The victory against Afghanistan not only puts India in a stronger position but also sets the stage for a crucial clash against Kuwait in the next qualifier.

With key players like Brandon Fernandes also making an impact, India’s prospects for progressing in the competition are now looking more promising.