Preview: A heartbreaking loss after a stunning win denting their confidence, India will still be fired up by the prospect of a maiden knock-out round berth when they take on Bahrain in their final Asian Cup group league match on Monday. Read More Catch all the live scores and updates from the AFC Asian Cup 2019 group game between India and Bahrain.A heartbreaking loss after a stunning win denting their confidence, India will still be fired up by the prospect of a maiden knock-out round berth when they take on Bahrain in their final Asian Cup group league match on Monday. Jan 14, 2019 23:24 (IST) Full-time and the score is Bahrain 1-0 India. The Blue Tigers had started their tournament so well but then went on to lose two consecutive games. Jan 14, 2019 23:19 (IST) Goal. Bahrain's Jamal Rashed converts the spot kick and India have one foot out the door of the tournament. Jan 14, 2019 23:17 (IST) Oh dear. Skipper Pronay Halder makes a careless tackle inside the box and the referee has no hesitation in pointing to the spot. Penalty to Bahrain. Jan 14, 2019 23:13 (IST) Bahrain are inching closer to scoring. That's one of the issues with this approach of looking to simply soak up the pressure; the pressure can just as easily build and a goal can be conceded. Jan 14, 2019 23:09 (IST) India's attacks have been limited to mostly counters while it is Bahrain who have had most of the ball. India won't mind that as long as they don't concede or Thailand don't score. Jan 14, 2019 23:05 (IST) There are a little over 10 minutes left and both games remain level. As things stand it is India that will qualify automatically for the next round. Jan 14, 2019 23:01 (IST) Bahrain keep coming closer and closer to scoring and they had an indirect free-kick inside the box that went out for a corner. Jan 14, 2019 22:58 (IST) Tense moments for the India defence as Bahrain managed to hit the bar after some scrambling inside the penalty area. Conceding a goal now for either side would be a death knell. Jan 14, 2019 22:53 (IST) Oh dear, Chhetri. The skipper went for the shot after some deliberation but his shot went high and not so mighty, meaning the game still remains goalless. Jan 14, 2019 22:51 (IST) Free-kick in a dangerous position for India after Udanta Singh set off on a massive run was chopped down in the final third. This could be exactly what the doctor ordered for India. Jan 14, 2019 22:48 (IST) The hour mark has been crossed and the scoreline still remains 0-0. India seem content to sit back and defend, but going for a goal sooner or later just to make that second spot more secure would be nice. Jan 14, 2019 22:42 (IST) Indian fans in the stadium have switched on the torches behind their phones and are lighting up the stadium. Meanwhile, both teams have made changes in an attempt to get a goal. Jan 14, 2019 22:37 (IST) The initial moments of the second half are reminiscent of the first: both teams attacking when they can but Bahrain look likelier to score. India have quite the task at hand, Jan 14, 2019 22:33 (IST) The second half is underway. India are set for qualification if the scoreline of both matches remains the same but one goal against them suddenly puts qualification out of their hands. Jan 14, 2019 22:26 (IST) It's worth noting that as things stand, India will go through to the next round in second place since the match between Thailand and UAE is 1-1. Both India and Thailand will have the same number of points but India's goal difference is superior. Jan 14, 2019 22:20 (IST) It's half-time and the match is goalless. Bahrain were the slightly better side of the two but India will fancy their chances going into the second half. Jan 14, 2019 22:10 (IST) The end of the half is approaching and neither side seems too bothered to try and force the issue at this point. Both look content with taking this scoreline into the break. Jan 14, 2019 22:04 (IST) The game is past the half hour mark and neither side has consistently managed to attack the other although Bahrain have looked the likelier side to score. At this rate, India would do well to go into the half-time break with the match goalless. Jan 14, 2019 21:58 (IST) India make their first meaningful attack in the match and Ashique on the left wing manages to get a ball to Chhetri who is in a dangerous position but a Bahrain defender clears the danger successfully. Jan 14, 2019 21:51 (IST) India are now slowly growing into the game but it has been largely about Bahrain thus far. India will need to do more to keep up with the pace set. Jan 14, 2019 21:41 (IST) Bahrain have started the match on the front foot. India are clearly still adjusting to the presence of Salam at the back instead of Anas and are yet to mount a decent attack. Jan 14, 2019 21:35 (IST) Anas Edathodika has been replaced by Salam Ranjan Singh after seemingly picking up a knock. Not quite the start India had in mind. Will be interesting to see how they cope with this. Jan 14, 2019 21:30 (IST) The referee blows his whistle and we are underway! Can India pull off the dream of making the knockouts? We shall find out in 90 minutes. Jan 14, 2019 21:26 (IST) The national anthems are done and kickoff is a mere five minutes away. Jan 14, 2019 21:16 (IST) Indian fans in fine voice. 🇮🇳🙌🏽 💙#INDBAH #AsianDream #BlueTigers #BackTheBlue #IndianFootball 📸: AFC Media pic.twitter.com/5yozx2XWtS — Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) January 14, 2019 Jan 14, 2019 21:10 (IST) Historically, India have won just one match against Bahrain in seven matches played so far between the two countries.<doc-sep>India were left shell-shocked as Bahrain won 1-0 in an enthralling Group A encounter of the Asian Cup 2019. It was in the 89th minute that the referee awarded Bahrain the penalty following captain Pronay Halder's foul inside the box. This defeat was heart-breaking for India as they checked the intensifying Bahrain attack throughout the match. But succumbed only in the dying minutes as Jamal Rashed grabbed the opportunity with both hands to score the solitary goal of the match. Gurpreet Singh, who captained India in the opening match (which India won 4-1 against Thailand) was India's saviour as he kept the Bahrain attack at bay. Defender Sandesh Jhingan also was equally effective in denying Bahrain attackers from scoring. On the other hand, Thailand drew against hosts UAE as the match ended in a 1-1 draw. The result eliminated India from the AFC Asian Cup 2019 as Group A table-toppers UAE and Bahrain made it through to the Round of 16 with India finishing bottom of the group with three points. Highlights Football Score Updates Between India vs Bahrain, 2019 AFC Asian Cup from Sharjah. 23:22 IST: Full-time! And it's all over for India as they are left shell-shocked. Bahrain -1, India -0. Bahrain win and are through to the Round of 16. India have been eliminated after finishing last in Group A with three points. The match between UAE and Thailand ends in a 1-1 draw, which means India are officially eliminated from the @afcasiancup as they finish with three points from their three games in Group A.#INDBAH #BackTheBlue #IndianFootball #AsianDream #BlueTigers — Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) January 14, 2019 23:17 IST: Penalty for Bahrain! Captain Pronay Halder messes with a Bahrain opposition inside the D-box. Can Gurpreet Singh save India? And it's a GOAL! Jamal Rashed scores for Bahrain in the stoppage time. The "Great Wall of India" Gurpreet Singh couldn't guarantee India the safe passage through to the Round of 16. Full-time! The Indians suffer a heartbreaking defeat after an injury-time winner from the spot for Bahrain. Final score: 0-1 #INDBAH #BackTheBlue #IndianFootball #AsianDream #BlueTigers — Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) January 14, 2019 23:15 IST: As the clock ticks, Bahrain continue to attack and India continue to defend! Possession continues to remain the same as the second half comes to a nail-biting finish. 23:12 IST: What a save! Kudos to Gurpreet Singh for that reflex that denied Bahrain a certain goal. Five minutes of play remaining plus the added time. 23:07 IST: Substitution for India as Anirudh Thapa comes in for Halicharan Narzary. Ten minutes of play remaining as tension intensifies. Bahrain are getting desperate. But the Indians have kept them at bay. 23:05 IST: Great save! Gurpreet neutralizes yet another attack from Bahrain. 23:01 IST: Bahrain miss again! This was their best chance to score from the foul. It seemed Bahrain will take the much-needed lead that could have saved them from getting eliminated. India take a slender advantage as the scoreline still reads Nil-Nil! 22:59 IST: Sandesh Jhingan cuts down a dangerous attack. Kudos to him for the save. 22:57 IST: Bahrain almost scores! The ball hits the left goalpost and rebounds. India save themselves another let-off. As things stand: 1- 5 points 2- 4 points 3- 4 points All qualify to the #AsianCup2019 round of 16. Will things change in the second half? pic.twitter.com/pVlSQDduAh — #AsianCup2019 (@afcasiancup) January 14, 2019 22:52 IST: Yellow card! First yellow card of the night shown to Bahrain player. And its free-kick to India. India fail to score. 22:50 IST: Jamal Rashid hits a free-kick from a close range. Gurpreet Singh pouches the ball that was heading towards him like a tracer bullet. 22:47 IST: Miss! Sandesh Jhingan misfires as Bahrain denies India a goal. India have had only three shots to goal. On the other hand, Bahrain have eight. 22:42 IST: Substitution for Bahrain. 22:40 IST: The crowd at the Sharjah stadium is dominated by Indian fans as they root for their team. 22:38 IST: Free-kick for Bahrain. India negates the daunting challenge. 22:35 IST: Corner kick for Bahrain. The shot was off target. It's India -0, Bahrain-0. 22:31 IST: The second-half begins. 22:15 IST: It's half-time! Both the team go into the dugout goalless. 22:13 IST: Bahrain slightly edge India in terms of ball possession. It's Bahrain 54 percent, India 46 percent. 22:08 IST: Meanwhile, Thailand have scored the much-needed equalizer against UAE. It's UAE -1, Thailand -1. 28' - India enjoy a prolonged spell of possession, which results in @chetrisunil11 receiving a grounded cross from the left. However, he is denied by a last-ditch tackle as he looks to turn and take aim. 0-0 #INDBAH #BackTheBlue #IndianFootball #AsianDream #BlueTigers — Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) January 14, 2019 22:04 IST: Another corner for Bahrain. And, it's yet another off-side for Bahrain! The desperation in the Bahrain players can be seen as this is a must-win game for them. Bahrain drew with hosts UAE in their opening game. 22:03 IST: Saved! Sandesh Jhingan defends excellently to deny Bahrain a goal. 22:02 IST: Ambitious strike! Jamal Rashed goes for glory from a long distance. 22:01 IST: Corner kick for Bahrain! India neutralizes the threat safely. 22:00 IST: 30 minutes of play over. India 0, Bahrain -0. 21:58 IST: Chance to score the opening goal for India missed. An interesting attack from the left flank goes in vain. 21:55 IST: Bahrain have committed three fouls so far. On the other hand, India have just one foul to their name. 21:54 IST: Free kick for India! The ball lands safely into the gloves of the Bahrainian goalie. 21:50 IST: Good cross pass for India! Udanta Singh crossed the ball towards Sunil Chhetri but the ball went past Chhetri before he could slide in. 21:47 IST: Bahrain have gone past the group stage only once in 2004 which was the "golden generation" for the Middle-East nation. 21:44 IST: Yet another off-side for Bahrain. It's for the third time now that Bahrain have breached Indian territory in a hurry. 21:42 IST: Chance for India! But the Bahrainian goal-keeper holds the ball easily.<doc-sep>23:27 (IST) Jan 14 The other Group A game between UAE and Thailand ended 1-1. Both teams through to next stage. India knocked out of the tournament, finishing fourth in the group with three points from three games<doc-sep>AFC Asian Cup 2019, India vs Bahrain Highlights: India suffered a heartbreaking loss. (AFC Media) AFC Asian Cup 2019, India vs Bahrain Highlights: India suffered a heartbreaking loss. (AFC Media) AFC Asian Cup 2019, India vs Bahrain Highlights: India crashed out of the AFC Asian Cup with a heartbreaking 0-1 defeat at the hands of Bahrain, who scored in the injury time, in their final Group A match on Monday. Bahrain converted a penalty in the 91st minute through Jamal Rashed, who made no mistake after India captain Pronay Halder committed a careless tackle inside the box. India finished outside the top two after the the group’s other game between UAE and Thailand ended in a 1-1 draw. Entering their final group game following a 4-1 win over Thailand and a 0-2 loss to hosts United Arab Emirates, a determined India held on for 90 minutes before conceding.<doc-sep>
Heartbreak for India; India 0 - Bahrain 1 The late goal India conceded means the UAE and Thailand are through as automatic qualifiers from Group A, while Bahrain have confirmed their place as one of the four best third-placed teams. India are heading out in the most heartbreaking manner. India concede late goal; India 0 - Bahrain 1 Jamal Rashed went straight through the middle to put Bahrain ahead. And now they are going through. As things stand, India are heading out. India concede penalty Will Gurpreet come to rescue? India make final change; 0-0 Anirudh Thapa comes on for Narzary. Last 10 minutes underway in Sharjah. India hold on! 0-0 Pronay, Gurpreet and Jhingan came rushing out to avert the danger. The match is still scoreless. Danger for India; 0-0 Bahrain have an indirect free-kick for a back pass! India can’t keep the ball It’s all Bahrain for now. India are struggling to keep the ball as Bahrain keep attacking the Indian goal. The Blue Tigers need to way to keep possession. Set-piece for India; 0-0 Udanta Singh wins a free-kick for India in a danger area with a good run but Sunil Chhetri fails to find target. He then makes a defensive tackle in the Indian penalty area to keep the Blue Tigers in the game. 25 minutes to go! Meanwhile, Jhingan continues to shine Sayed Isa tries from long range The Bahrain midfielder got a good shot away but he failed to trouble Gurpreet as the ball sailed over. Pronay concedes free-kick from danger area But he reads the pass well to stave off danger. India continue to keep Bahrain out 52' - The Indians are under some early pressure after the restart but the defence holds on well to absorb it. @Subhasishbose17 comes up with a fine interception on the left flank to deny the Bahrain forwards 🇮🇳 0-0 🇧🇭#INDBAH #BackTheBlue #IndianFootball #AsianDream #BlueTigers — Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) January 14, 2019 Ali Madan shoots from distance Second half has started the same way as the first. Ali Madan takes a shot from distance but fails to find target. Before that a poor flicked from India header set Bahrain through but the Blue Tigers defended well to avert the danger. Second half underway Udanta Singh shows strength on the ball but fails to find target with his back pass. Scores favour India Hosts UAE and Thailand are locked at 1-1 in the other Group A game. As things stand, India are qualifying for the round of 16. India have done well to stay in the game after an early injury forced Anas off. It will interesting to see if there is a change of approach or personnel from Stephen Constantine in the second half. Half-time! 0-0 Pranoy Haldar and Sandesh Jhingan have been the standout players for India, managing to keep Bahrain away on several occasions. Halicharan Narzary’s deflected shot was the closest India came to scoring a goal, but the two teams will still be looking for an opener in the second half. Two minutes of stoppage time First 45 minutes are up but the match remains scoreless. Two more minutes in this half for the teams to find a goal. No dearth of support for India in Sharjah Pranoy Haldar to the rescue; 0-0 39' - As Bahrain look to escape on the break, captain Pronay Halder tracks back and comes up with a crunching slide tackle to steal the ball for India. 🇮🇳 0-0 🇧🇭#INDBAH #BackTheBlue #IndianFootball #AsianDream #BlueTigers — Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) January 14, 2019 Cagey affair but no breakthrough; 0-0 Both teams have struggled to get into any sort of rhythm. Some strong tackles but the referee has allowed the game to flow. No clear sight of goal Both teams have struggled to create any clear-cut chances and have been reduced to shots from distance. Jhingan has been fantastic in keeping inviting crosses and passes from their intended target. 33' - Ahmed Juma finds space down the left flank and has time to cross. However, in the way is @SandeshJhingan yet again, as he slides to get the ball away. 🇮🇳 0-0 🇧🇭#INDBAH #BackTheBlue #IndianFootball #AsianDream #BlueTigers — Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) January 14, 2019 India go close; 0-0 22' - Halicharan looks to fire in a low cross from the left, which hits the defender and goes into the side netting for a corner. However, the set-piece yields no shot on target.