The Indian Football Team have been knocked out of the ongoing AFC Asian Cup 2023 after suffering a 1-0 loss to Syria on Tuesday. Igor Stimac's men lost three matches on the trot and had a miserable outing at the continental stage.
The Blue Tigers were placed in Group B at the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, alongside the likes of Australia, Uzbekistan, and Syria.
Igor Stimac's side played out their tournament opener against Australia. After a gritty first-half display, the Blue Tigers went down by two goals in the second half, failing to score one. In their next outing against Uzbekistan, the Sunil Chhetri-led side conceded three goals in the first half, losing the game by 3-0 in the end. On Tuesday, India conceded a 76th-minute goal to lose their final game 1-0.
Was the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, Team India's worst outing at the continental stage?
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How did India perform in the 2023 AFC Asian Cup?
India finished fourth (bottom) in their group at the 2023 AFC Asian Cup.
| Matches Played | Win | Draw | Loss | Points | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
How did India perform in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup
India finished fourth (bottom) in their group at the 2019 AFC Asian Cup but they did beat Thailand in their tournament opener. Unfortunately, they lost to the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain in their next two matches and crashed out of the tournament.
| Matches Played | Win | Draw | Loss | Points | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
How did India perform in the 2011 AFC Asian Cup
India finished fourth (bottom) in the group at the 2011 AFC Asian Cup. Even in a group consisting of giants like Australia and South Korea, India managed to score three goals in the group stage.
| Matches Played | Win | Draw | Loss | Points | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 13 |
How did India perform in the 1984 AFC Asian Cup
India finished fifth (bottom) in their group at the 1984 AFC Asian Cup. In a group of five teams, India played four matches instead of three. The Blue Tigers faced defeats at the hands of Singapore, UAE, and China. They failed to score on all three occasions.
However, they did catch some respite after securing a goalless draw against Iran. Even though India did not score at the 1984 Asian Cup (just like 2023), they at least secured a point before their exit.
| Matches Played | Win | Draw | Loss | Points | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
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How did India perform in the 1964 AFC Asian Cup
India finished runners-up to Israel at the 1964 AFC Asian Cup. The four-team tournament involving Hong Kong, India, Israel, and South Korea, was hosted in Israel. India finished second at the end of the tournament, beating Hong Kong and South Korea by 3-1 and 2-0, respectively. However, they faced a 2-0 defeat at the hands of the hosts.
The display at the 1964 AFC Asian Cup remains India's best outing on the continental stage by far. The Blue Tigers secured four points for their two triumphs at the tournament.
| Matches Played | Win | Draw | Loss | Points | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
Was 2023 India's worst AFC Asian Cup?
After having a detailed look at every metric, it is safe to conclude that the recent 2023 Asian Cup campaign, was India's worst performance.
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