India and Bangladesh share honors after a scrappy affair.
• India suffered a goalless draw against Bangladesh in a Group-C league match in the final-round qualifiers.
• Despite the crowd’s support, India failed to convert its chances.
• India’s ace striker Sunil Chhetri returned from international retirement, but the team struggled to convert opportunities.
• India’s goalkeeping errors, including a costly slip-up in the first minute, exposed their lack of coordination and balance.
• Bangladesh forward Shahriar Emon’s rebound attempt was cleared off the line by Subhasish Bose.
• Farukh Choudhary, a bolstered by Chhetri, produced a weak attempt and let go a fine opportunity in the 32nd minute.
• India head coach Manolo Marquez expressed disappointment with the performance.