India misplaced their first match of the group stage within the AFC Asian Cup in Qatar to Australia on Saturday. The Blue Tigers could have misplaced however they put up an excellent present to maintain the defeat to margin of 0-2. Australia are World No 25 whereas India are the 102nd ranked nation within the FIFA Men’s Team Rankings. That is why this effort is commendable. India defended nicely within the first half to maintain the rating at 0-0 on the finish of it. But Australians have been relentless within the second half and managed to attain two targets to ultimately win the match.
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India nonetheless have two matches left, towards Uzbekistan and Syria. While India are more likely to win vs Syria, the match vs Uzbekistan can be as laborious because the one vs Australia.
Can India nonetheless qualify for the knockout stage of AFC Asian Cup?
India can nonetheless qualify for the knockout phases of the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers. There are two methods to take action. One, India ought to intention to complete in high two on the finish of all matches within the group stage. They should beat Uzbekistan on January 17 after which Syria on January 23 to take action. Secondaly, if India can’t end within the high two, they need to make sure that they’re the third-placed group on the finish of the group stage. Plus, they need to make sure the aim distinction is just not on the upper facet.
While the highest two groups from the group stage qualify instantly for the knockouts, the highest 4 third-placed groups from the six teams additionally make the minimize.
As per the foundations, the highest 2 groups from six teams make it to the final 16. That means 12 groups qualify instantly. The remaining 4 groups are the most effective 4 third-placed groups throughout the six teams.
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Check out completely different eventualities for qualification
Currently, India are positioned on the backside of Group B with Australia on the high with 3 factors. Syria and Uzbekistan performed out a draw and shared the spoils. They have one level every. India are fourth with no factors and aim distinction in -2.
Now, for India to qualify, they need to attempt to win remaining two matches. If not, they need to look to win not less than one or play out a draw to complete with not less than 2 factors. That will assist them keep in competition of the knock out stage qualification. If India end third, their qualification may also depend upon destiny of the opposite third-placed groups within the different teams. That is why the aim distinction issues and India should attempt to keep away from heavy defeats.
