India secured a 2-1 victory over Hong Kong at Kochi, ending their AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Final Round Group C campaign on a positive note. Goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh expressed gratitude towards the fans for their unwavering support, emphasizing the significance of their encouragement. Despite missing out on Asian Cup qualification, Gurpreet highlighted the team’s determination to end the campaign with a win.
The Blue Tigers concluded their campaign with five points, including one win, two draws, and three losses. Gurpreet acknowledged the disappointment of not progressing further in the tournament but underscored the importance of finishing strong and regaining winning momentum. He credited the vibrant crowd in Kochi for their role in motivating the team to perform at their best.
Debutant Ryan Williams and left-back Akash Mishra scored crucial goals in India’s victory, marking a successful outing for the national team in front of a spirited audience of 22,690 spectators. Gurpreet also extended congratulations to Williams for his debut goal and commended Bijoy for his debut performance on the field.
