India vs Singapore HIGHLIGHTS AFC Asian Cup qualifier: SGP end Indian hopes of qualification
India lose 2-1 to Singapore at home as their hopes of qualification have been ended by the visitors on the night.
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India’s hopes of qualifying for the AFC Asian Cup 2027 came to a heartbreaking end as they suffered a 2-1 defeat against Singapore in a crucial qualifier clash at home in Goa on Tuesday. The result means India can now only accumulate a maximum of 8 points from the group stage, not enough to secure qualification to the next round.
The match started positively for the hosts, with Lallianzuala Chhangte opening the scoring in the 14th minute with a sensational long-range strike into the top corner. India looked solid in the early stages, pressing well and dominating possession, with Subhasish Bose and Chhetri orchestrating chances in the final third.
However, Singapore equalised against the run of play before halftime. Their No. 7 calmly slotted home a low shot in the 42nd minute, taking advantage of a rare lapse in India’s defence. The two sides went into the break level at 1-1, leaving everything to play for in the second half.
India started the second half with urgency and created multiple chances. Brandon Fernandes, Sahal Abdul Samad, and Udanta Singh were brought on to inject pace and creativity, but finishing let the team down. Brandon missed a golden chance inside the box, while Chhetri and Udanta both failed to convert headed opportunities.
Singapore then delivered the knockout blow in the 58th minute, with Song scoring his second goal of the night, silencing the home crowd. Despite late pressure and attacking substitutions, India couldn’t find an equaliser.
With this defeat, India are officially out of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualification race, capping off a disappointing campaign marked by missed chances and inconsistent performances.
Head coach Khalid Jamil will now need to go back to the drawing board, as India once again fall short on the continental stage.
India vs Singapore starting 11
India starting 11: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (gk)(c), Rahul Bheke, Ralte, Anwar Ali, Subhashish Bose, Nikhil Prabhu, Liston Colaco, Mahesh Singh Naorem, Sunil Chhetri, Lalengmawia Ralte, Lallianzuala Chhangte
Singapore starting 11: Izwan Mahbud; Ryhan Stewart, Irfan Fandi, Safuwan Baharudin, Shah Shahiran; Kyoga Nakamura, Harhys Stewart; Shawal Anuar, Ui-young Song, Glenn Kweh; Ikhsan Fandi
9:22 PM
India vs Singapore LIVE SCORE UPDATES AFC Asian Cup qualifier: India knocked out of contention!
India are now out of contention for the AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualification as they endure another defeat at home to Singapore. A 2-1 defeat that means their highest points tally now can be 8 points, not enough for the team to go through.
9:17 PM
India vs Singapore LIVE SCORE UPDATES AFC Asian Cup qualifier: 4 minutes added!
4 minutes of injury time to go now as India's hopes go down with the seconds of the clock now.
9:17 PM
India vs Singapore LIVE SCORE UPDATES AFC Asian Cup qualifier: Chance wasted again!
India miss the golden chance to equalise late in the game as the shot by Brandon Fernandes is wasted and wasn't even on target from inside the box.
9:13 PM
India vs Singapore LIVE SCORE UPDATES AFC Asian Cup qualifier: Gurpreet saves a good header!
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu keeping the scoreline as it is with a good save from a strong header in the 85th minute.
9:12 PM
India vs Singapore LIVE SCORE UPDATES AFC Asian Cup qualifier: Brandon on for India!
Brandon Fernandes comes in for Chhangte for the last 5 minutes as India hope for atleast an equaliser on the night.
9:10 PM
India vs Singapore LIVE SCORE UPDATES AFC Asian Cup qualifier: Udanta heads it wide!
Udanta comes in rushing for the ball towards the far post as his header unfortunately goes wide of the left post. Final 7 minutes of action left now.
9:05 PM
India vs Singapore LIVE SCORE UPDATES AFC Asian Cup qualifier: Udanta and Rahim Ali in!
Udanta and Rahim Ali come in for India as India aim to go on a full attacking spree. Chhetri taken off by Jamil for the last 10 minutes or so.
9:01 PM
India vs Singapore LIVE SCORE UPDATES AFC Asian Cup qualifier: India piling on the pressure!
India keep the pressure on Singapore in search of the equaliser with 15 minutes left to play.
8:59 PM
India vs Singapore LIVE SCORE UPDATES AFC Asian Cup qualifier: Sahal's shot blocked!
Sahal's brilliant volley is blocked well by the defence as ndia get a corner.
8:58 PM
India vs Singapore LIVE SCORE UPDATES AFC Asian Cup qualifier: Questionable decision by the referee!
It was a clear 2nd yellow card by the looks of it for the Singapore 19 who brought down Colaco close to the box but the referee only awards a freekick.
8:54 PM
India vs Singapore LIVE SCORE UPDATES AFC Asian Cup qualifier: Sahal and Farukh in for India!
India make changes in the attacking midfield as Sahal and Farukh come in 66th minute.
8:53 PM
India vs Singapore LIVE SCORE UPDATES AFC Asian Cup qualifier: Chhetri heads it high!
A glancing header towards the far post goes a bit too high for Chhetri from the corner.
8:51 PM
India vs Singapore LIVE SCORE UPDATES AFC Asian Cup qualifier: Bheke gets close!
Rahul Bheke gets close from his header coming from the corner. The following corner goes to waste by Colaco putting it too high for the players.
8:49 PM
India vs Singapore LIVE SCORE UPDATES AFC Asian Cup qualifier: Chhetri heads it towards the keeper!
Chhetri get the cross by Chhangte from the left side but heads it into the keeper's hands in the 62nd minute.
8:46 PM
India vs Singapore LIVE SCORE UPDATES AFC Asian Cup qualifier: Singapore take the lead!
Indian players dejected as Singapore take the lead in the 58th minute to make it 2-1. India's chances in the qualifiers are looking bleaker by the minute. Song with a brace on the night.
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First Published: Oct 14 2025 | 6:27 PM IST