A frustrating end to what has been a memorable performance from the Indian Football team in the King's Cup 2023 semifinal as they lose to Iraq 5-4 in the penalty shootout and gets knocked out of the competition. The match finished 2-2 in regulation time with India leading twice through Naorem Mahesh Singh and Akash Mishra, but Iraq equalised both times through penalties. A top defensive effort from the Indian backline took the game to a shootout where Brnadon Fernandes' shot hit the post, while every taker of Iraq scored, helping them enter the final. India will play the loser of Lebanon and Thailand second semifinal match next for the Third place.
India Vs Iraq King's Cup 2023 Result
FULL-TIME ⌛
It's a defeat on penalties at the end, but the #BlueTigers 🐯 have put in a stellar performance tonight 👏👏👏
IRQ 🇮🇶 2-2 🇮🇳 IND
🇮🇶: ✅✅✅✅✅
🇮🇳: ❌✅✅✅✅#IRQIND ⚔️ #49thKingsCup2023 🏆 #IndianFootball ⚽ pic.twitter.com/eS4b9mgqpx
— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) September 7, 2023
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