SAFF Cup, India vs Sri Lanka as it happened: Kuruniyan and Chhangte give Constantine’s men the win
Kuruniyan’s goal came on the stroke of half-time, while Chhangte’s cross went in, deceiving everybody including the Sri Lankan keeper.

India’s starting XI:
Vishal Kaith, Salam Ranjan Singh, Subhashish Bose, Anirudh Thapa, Germanpreet, Sumeet Passi, Sarthak Golui, Farukh Choudhary, Ashique, Chhangte, Sajid Dhot
INDIA 2-0 SRI LANKA
Ashique Kuruniyan (35’)
Lallinzuala Chhangte (47’)
For the umpteenth time this year, India defeat Sri Lanka. Many times on the cricket pitch and now on the football field.
Stephen Constantine’s Blue cubs (with the exception of Sumeet Passi who’s the oldest, surprise, surprise!) take on Maldives next on the 9th.
FULL TIME in Bangladesh where the Indian Football Team have beaten Sri Lanka 2-0 in their #SAFFChampionship opener. #INDvSRI
— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) September 5, 2018
Full-time and it’s 2-0 to India.
Ashique Kuruniyan’s finish was stroked past the Sri Lankan keeper shortly after half-time and Lallinzuala Chhangte’s cross evaded everybody, doubling India’s lead.
Stephen Constantine’s men far from convincing, but he’ll take the win.
90’: India 2-0 Sri Lanka
Three minutes left and India have been stroking the ball about for some-time now.
88’: India 2-0 Sri Lanka
Farukh Choudhary with a ‘fascinating’ header. This ‘fascinating’ header is saved by the Sri Lankan keeper.
For Indian football afficionados, DSport’s telecast plus the below-mentioned handle’s tweeting is sweet bliss.
88' Oh @choudharyfar8. A fascinating header but the goalie clears the danger. He should have had scored a goal by now.
— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) September 5, 2018
IND 2-0 SRI#INDvSRI #BackTheBlue #AsianDream
83’: India 2-0 Sri Lanka
Manvir with a turn and shot but Sujan Perera goes low and saves it. Meanwhile, Indian football’s handle wants viewers to have pity on Farukh Choudhary for a chance that he, the striker missed.
81' Pity on the boy @choudharyfar8 who has given his everything tonight. His long-ranger is saved and India get a corner now.
— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) September 5, 2018
IND 2-0 SRI#INDvSRI #BackTheBlue #AsianDream
78’: India 2-0 Sri Lanka
Anirudh Thapa goes off, to be replaced by Vinit Rai. Meanwhile, Indian football’s official handle sums the game pretty well.
75' Everyone has a shot on the goal. @choudharyfar8, @AnirudhThapa after him and finally @Germansingh7 from a distance but the goal eludes all of them.
— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) September 5, 2018
IND 2-0 SRI#INDvSRI #BackTheBlue #AsianDream
76’: India 2-0 Sri Lanka
Time for another water break. India have another 15 minutes to preserve a two-goal lead.
Don't know if it's the stream or the orange jersey or the shitty gameplay, I've got a headache watching this game 😅 #INDvSRI #SAFFSUZUKICUP2018
— Uday Akasapu (@Yardbirdie) September 5, 2018
71’: India 2-0 Sri Lanka
Farukh with a long ball and his attempted shot at goal hits the crossbar. Manvir Singh with the rebound but he drills a Passi-esque shot into the ground.
69’: India 2-0 Sri Lanka
Sumeet Passi goes off, as Manvir Singh comes on. The Englishman pulls the plug on Passi’s evening with a heavy heart.
Highlight of the first half: Hearing azaan loud and clear.. #INDvSRI #SAFFSuzukiCup2018
— Naveen Peter (@peterspeaking) September 5, 2018
65’: India 2-0 Sri Lanka
A curious part of DSport’s broadcast. Anyone tuning in right now would have to guess the score and time. Everyone watching is annoyed, including the AIFF’s Media Manager.
Watching the @SAFFSuzukiCup on #DSport Can we have the timer and the score please as is the basic norm for any live broadcast? For second day in succession, I am guessing the time. #BlueEyes
— Nilanjan Datta (@DattaNilanjan) September 5, 2018
61’: India 2-0 Sri Lanka
Warakogoda goes into the referee’s book, having taken out Chhangte with a strong tackle. India have a free-kick which is cleared.
16' A nasty challenge on Chhangte and the defender pays a heavy price. ANother caution for the Islanders.
— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) September 5, 2018
IND 2-0 SRI#INDvSRI #BackTheBlue #AsianDream
57’: India 2-0 Sri Lanka
Goal scorer Kuruniyan is taken off, having been yellow carded earlier. Nikhil Poojary takes his place.
Chhangte..... pic.twitter.com/ZMRoMacadN
— Manu Nair™ (@nairgmanu) September 5, 2018
51’: India 2-0 Sri Lanka
Chhangte receives the ball from Anirudh Thapa but his intended cross to Sumeet Passi is cleared by the Sri Lankan defence.
47’: GOAALLL!! India 2-0 Sri Lanka
India double their lead! Chhangte from the left swings a cross in, it evades everybody and goes into the net.
46’: India 1-0 Sri Lanka
The second half is underway!
Great finish from Ashique but Chhangte has been struggling a lot. Good end to a rather dire first-half. #SAFFSuzukiCup2018
— Manasi Pathak (@ThatUnitedLady) September 5, 2018
Half-time and it’s 1-0 to India.
They started strongly and took the lead through Ashique Kuruniyan just after the half-hour mark. The Sri Lankan team yet to muster a clear cut chance on the Indian goal.
43' @AnirudhThapa uses the space in the middle and delivers a juicy one for Chhangte. The defender comes in between and he baffles. @choudharyfar8 curls another from the left but the goalie makes a crucial save.
— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) September 5, 2018
IND 1-0 SRI#INDvSRI #BackTheBlue #AsianDream
38’: India 1-0 Sri Lanka
Chhangte with another chance, but skies it. The chances falling thick and fast to the Indian attackers now. Earlier, Kuruniyan had run through on goal and finished it smartly past the keeper for his first-ever senior international goal.
36' Cometh the hour, comeeth the hero. Ashique Kuruniyan slots it home. A fantastic goal by the youngster, first by him for the National Team. Congrats!!!
— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) September 5, 2018
IND 1-0 SRI#INDvSRI #BackTheBlue #AsianDream
35’: GOAAALLL!!! India 1-0 Sri Lanka
Ashique Kuruniyan gives India the lead.
30’: India 0-0 Sri Lanka
The heat means that the players are forced into a water break. India are yet to open their account but they have looked the more likelier to score.
Anirudh Thapa has been amazing
— Indian Football News (@indianfootynet) September 5, 2018
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28’: India 0-0 Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s Asikur Rahuman Mohamed Alawadeen shown a yellow card for that challenge! Even stevens at this point
The @IndianFootball team win a free-kick as Thapa falls to the deck after a robust challenge near the centre circle.
— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) September 5, 2018
IND 0-0 SRI#BackTheBlue #INDvSRI
25’: India 0-0 Sri Lanka
Thapa is hacked down. The young midfielder looks dazed but looks set to continue.
18’: India 0-0 Sri Lanka
Yellow card for Sarthak Golui. He commits a foul on Sajith Kumara.
13’: India 0-0 Sri Lanka
CHANCE!! Chhangte with a glorious opportunity from Bose’s ball but the Delhi attacker blows the header.
No.3 is Subhasish Bose and he’s the Captain.
— Mal-Lee (@MallikarjunaNH) September 5, 2018
But Sumeet Passi is Love! 💙@IndianFootball#SAFFSuzukiCup18 #INDvSRI pic.twitter.com/KLkPr4ithY
11’: India 0-0 Sri Lanka
Anirudh Thapa with a free-kick directly into the opposition goalie’s hands.
Going forward Head to Head with Sri Lanka today. #AsianDream #BackTheBlue #WeAreIndia pic.twitter.com/vSNafacbH2
— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) September 5, 2018
4’: India 0-0 Sri Lanka
Ashique passes the ball to Sumeet Passi, who can’t get a touch to the ball.
6:30 pm: India 0-0 Sri Lanka
We have kick-off at the Bangabandhu Stadium!
6:25 pm: It looks like India are opting for a 4-4-2 formation with Sumeet Passi and Farukh Chowdhury up top. Vishal Kaith will be India’s custodian tonight.
Starting XI#AsianDream #BackTheBlue #WeAreIndia pic.twitter.com/eFZ1ZLbtMo
— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) September 5, 2018
Welcome to the Field’s live coverage of India versus Sri Lanka.
India are set to take the field for the opener of their SAFF Cup campaign against their neighbours. Stephen Constantine has opted for a youthful side, with Subhasish Bose as captain.