India vs Myanmar men’s football Highlights Asian Games: IND qualify for knockouts after 1-1 draw vs MYA

Myanmar make a late substitution and they also have the final attack in the game, but India earn a freekick inside the D.

The referee then blows the final whistle and the match ends in a 1-1 draw. But it ensures India a berth in the round-of-16. India have qualified to the knockouts for the first time in 13 years, where they might meet Saudi Arabia.

Six minutes of additional time.

A strong challenge on Vincy Baretto right near India's technical area. Igor Stimac gets into a heated argument with Myanmar players, which leads to a small crowd being formed at the spot.

The discussion ends there as players and the coach apologise to each other. (88')

Nay Moe Naing is shown a yellow card for his challenge in India's half. We are at the closing stages and Myanmar will look to sneak another one.

India, on the other hand, need to stop that from happening. A draw will ensure them a berth in the quarterfinals. (86')

India try to build an attack as the ball is rolled towards Gurkeerat, who finds himself in an offside position. (80')

India make double substitution, which is an attacking one.

Vincy Baretto comes in for Rahim Ali

Rohit Danu comes in for Samuel James (77')

Myanmar have been slightly more physical as we enter the final 20 minutes and it has helped them build more pressure.

They soon find the equaliser in the 73rd minute as Kyaw Htwe connects a cross coming from the side of the D to beat Dheeraj. (76')

Myanmar build another attack but plays a lot more passes near India's D, allowing the defenders to avoid any attacks at the goal. (66')

India roll the ball around the park before losing possession near the Myanmar D, who don't take much time to give it back to the Indians.

Shortly after Myanmar try to break the defence with a long cross but Sandesh Jhingan avoids the danger with a headed clearance. (65')

We've reached the hour mark. Myanmar has shown promise but are yet to test Dheeraj. He has only been forced to make a few saves. (61')

India make another substitution as Bryce Miranda is replaced by Aniket Jadhav. This is his first appearance in the Asian Games. (56')

A beautiful delivery for Gurkeerat to extend India's lead but he misses from an one-on-one situation. Shoots it straight at the keeper as Myanmar survive a scare.

Another great run by Rahim Ali this time and Myanmar goalkeeper Zin Nyi Nyi Aung denies the forward. (52')

Both the teams are trying to build attack but have mostly lost possession closest to opponent's D. (50')

Myanmar try to build early pressure but don't test Dheeraj at all.

India have made one substitution as Gurkeerat comes in for Rahul KP, who was on a yellow card and was cautioned right before the end of first half. (48')

The players arrive in the middle as we get ready for the second half. Referee blows the whistle, Myanmar get the ball rolling. (46')

Myanmar build another attack as fans witness a good switch of play from one flank to the other before a cross comes in, which appeared perfect for a header. However, it brushes the hair of the Myanmar player.

Two minutes of additional time and Rahul KP takes down a Myanmar player right in front of the referee. He is already on a yellow card and gets a last warning from the referee.

The half-time whistle is finally blown and it is India, who go into the interval with a 1-0 advantage.

India get a corner, which is punched away by the Myanmar goalkeeper, following which they build the counter.

Bryce Miranda rushes towards the charging player as Rahul KP was also present. Miranda takes down the player with a challenge and Myanmar has to be content with a freekick. (43')

Myanmar get a freekick from the same spot, closer to the corner flag, where they had got earlier in the half.

The corner is once again cleared by Sunil Chhetri but this time with much conviction. Myanmar get a corner but nothing comes from it. (40')

India get a corner and there's some pushing inside the D. Referee calls the players (Sunil, Narender, and a Myanmar player). Following the discussion the corner is taken but no real threat.

India continue to maintain possession. (35')

Some miscommunication and Myanmar have a chance but the offside flag saves India. Shortly after Myanmar build another attack from the same flank, with Rahul KP in that position. The Indian defender does well and pushes both ball and the Myanmar player out for a goalkick. (32')

There's chaos near the Myanmar D, crowded with red and blue shirts as India take aims but is well defended by Myanmar. Rahul KP, who had a chance at the goal, plays it sideways to build India attack and disperse the defenders from Myanmar D. (28')

Myanmar skipper Zaw Win Thien gets a yellow card as he takes down Bryce Miranda just ahead of the center line with a sliding tackle. India lead 1-0 with a little over 25 minutes on the clock.

A miss pass by Hein Zeyar Lin, who tried to roll it behind towards the goalkeeper, helps Rahim Ali steal the ball and be in a one-on-one situation with the goalkeeper. By the time he could take a shot, Rahim is put down inside the box with a tackle from behind by Hein Zeyar Lin. India get a penalty, and Sunil Chhetri steps up and coverts it successfully to hand India a 1-0 lead. (23')

Some quick play in the center by Myanmar before they lose possession. Narender goes forward and tries to play a through, which is not picked by any Indian forward. (20')

A freekick for Myanmar from couple of yards outside from the D. Myanmar skipper steps up for the setpiece but misses his target by a narrow margin.

Myanmar build another attack and this time Sandesh Jhingan prevents the threat with a sliding tackle inside the box. The ball is then crossed towards the other corner and Amarjit Singh sends it for a corner with another good sliding tackle.

India deal with the corner comfortably. (18')