Netizens blast India after goalless draw in opposition to Bangladesh in essential AFC Asian Cup sport: ‘Embarrassing efficiency’

India’s nationwide soccer crew got here underneath heavy criticism from followers after a disappointing
goalless draw in opposition to Bangladesh of their essential 2027 AFC Asian Cup third-round qualifying match in Shillong on Tuesday. Regardless of dominating possession within the second half, India didn’t capitalise on their probabilities, leaving their qualification hopes hanging within the stability.

Followers say, ’not ok’

Following the match, social media erupted with harsh criticism aimed on the crew’s lackluster efficiency. Many followers expressed frustration over India’s lack of ability to interrupt down a Bangladesh facet that had their very own share of attacking moments.

For all the issues {that a} federation in disarray and a league in delusion have brought about Indian soccer, the gamers who took the pitch sporting India’s blue must be the primary to be held accountable for such a pathetic show in opposition to Bangladesh.#INDBAN #ACQ2027

— Naveen Peter (@peterspeaking) March 25, 2025

Embarrassing efficiency by #IndianFootball nationwide crew in #Shillong in opposition to #Bangladesh tonight.

It simply wasn’t ok and tons of gamers, who don’t should put on an #India shirt.

— Arunava Chaudhuri | arunfoot (@Arunfoot) March 25, 2025

Crew India must regroup, make tactical changes, and give attention to placing in the next work charge. Bringing OCI gamers isn’t an answer, however fairly engaged on crew’s total effort and dedication.#TeamIndia #IndianFootball #sunilchhetri #Bluetigers #INDvBAN #Bangladesh

— Neelajit Sarkar (@SarkarNeelajit) March 25, 2025

Disappointing from the Indian crew. Not horrible however simply not ok. Bangladesh might have gained this if they’d a great striker. India had some good probabilities however total disillusioned. There may be no excuse for this actually. Clearly we lack even a Brandon/Sahal kind participant.

— Maurya Mondal (@mauryamondal) March 25, 2025

This man been hiding behind a golden defence at MB? pic.twitter.com/taSlTQBBIE

— VISDA (@VISDAHFC) March 25, 2025

India fail to win regardless of a number of probabilities

India’s greatest probability of the primary half got here within the thirty first minute when Udanta Singh’s header from a Liston Colaco cross was saved by Bangladesh goalkeeper Mitul Marma. The second half noticed India push ahead with extra depth. Subhasish Bose got here shut within the 68th minute with a long-range shot that narrowly missed the left nook of the web. Farukh Choudhary’s deflected effort 5 minutes later additionally went simply large.

Even veteran striker Sunil Chhetri, who returned to nationwide obligation lately after taking again his retirement, couldn’t discover the web. He had a golden alternative within the 84th minute however didn’t generate sufficient energy and course on his header contained in the field. In the meantime, Bangladesh midfielder Hamza Choudhury, who performs for Sheffield United on mortgage from Leicester Metropolis, had a quiet sport, unable to affect the proceedings considerably.

What’s subsequent for India?

The consequence leaves India in a difficult place in Group C of the 2027 AFC Asian Cup Qualifier, which additionally options Hong Kong and Singapore. India’s subsequent problem might be an away fixture in opposition to Hong Kong on 10 June, whereas they may face Bangladesh once more on 18 November in an try and redeem themselves.