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Asian Cup Qualifiers: India End Asian Cup Qualifiers On A High With A Win Over Hong Kong

By IANS News March 31, 2026 • 22:34 PM View: 119

AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia: Ryan Williams and Akash Mishra scored in each half of the match as India prevailed over past Hong Kong 2-1, to end their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round Group C campaign on a high at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on Tuesday. With this, India recorded their first win at Kochi.

Early strikes from debutant Williams and a second-half goal by left-back Mishra ensured the Blue Tigers secured their first win of the qualifying campaign. India ended their campaign on five points, with a win, two draws, and three losses. Singapore topped the group with 14 points to seal qualification for the Asian Cup.

Head Coach Khalid Jamil handed a much-awaited debut to Ryan Williams, while Bijoy Varghese also made his first India appearance off the bench.

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