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India lose 0-1 to Lebanon in King’s Cup third-place match

Updated on: 11 September,2023 08:57 AM IST  |  Thailand
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Lebanon proved to be third time lucky despite the Blue Tigers putting immense pressure on the rival defence, especially during the closing stages.

India lose 0-1 to Lebanon in King’s Cup third-place match

India skipper Sandesh Jhingan during the match v Lebanon in Thailand yesterday. Pic/PTI

A 77th-minute strike by Kaseem Al Zein put India’s hopes of retaining the third place in the King’s Cup football tournament to rest as Lebanon emerged 1-0 winners here on Sunday.


Lebanon proved to be third time lucky despite the Blue Tigers putting immense pressure on the rival defence, especially during the closing stages. 


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Just when it looked like India would force open the Lebanon defence at any moment, things completely went the other way as the west Asian side made most of a corner kick.

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