Published 19:19 IST, November 13th 2019
World Cup Qualifiers: Afghanistan vs India schedule and live streaming details
2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: "The climatic condition in Dushanbe is very different from what we have experienced in India at this time," Igor Stimac to PTI.
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Afghanistan will host India for ir Group E, Round 2 World Cup Qualifier clash. hosts are currently on third spot of table with two wins in three games so far. As for India, y are fourth in table with just two points to ir name. 'Blue Tigers' shared spoils in back-to-back games against Qatar and Bangladesh. Igor Stimac's team lost ir opening match against Oman.
Afghanistan vs India schedule and live streaming details
Competition: 2022 World Cup Qualifiers
Date and Time: vember 14, 2019, 7:30 PM (IST)
Venue: Central Republican Stadium
Where to Watch: Star Sports Network and Hotstar Premium
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World Cup Qualifiers: Igor Stimac's interview with PTI about clash
However, match is t going to be an easy task for India as it is going to be played on astroturf and sub-zero temperature. " climatic condition in Dushanbe is very different from what we have experienced in India at this time. It's very cold and mercury level drops to closer to sub-zero," Igor Stimac told PTI in an interview. According to Stimac, a win against Afghanistan will help India build momentum. "We have improved a lot since our first game (against Oman). We can show what we are capable of without our key players sometimes (defender Sandesh Jhingan and midfielder Rowlin Borges). result against Afghanistan in Dushanbe will have a major impact on entire team. A win will boost our confidence by manifold before we head to Muscat," said Igor Stimac.
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18:05 IST, November 13th 2019