AIFF Media Team
NEW DELHI: India suffered a 0-4 defeat against Bahrain in their second international futsal friendly match at the Khalifa Sports Hall in Isa Town, Bahrain, on Monday, August 14, 2023.
It was a much different game from the last one, as both sides created a number of chances. However, Bahrain took only four minutes to take the lead, when Saleh Ahmed Mukhallaf’s shot from outside the area snuck into the bottom corner.
India looked to get back in the game, as Abhay Gurung made a good run into the Bahrain area and attempted to volley an aerial through ball on the turn. He did manage to connect with it properly but missed the target by inches.
Salman Maula Bukhsh doubled the lead in the 15th minute when he cut in from the left and laced the ball into the top corner.
India went on the charge after conceding the second goal, pressing their Bahrain counterpart high up the court. That created some confusion in the Bahrain ranks and India managed to create a number of chances towards the end of the first half.
