India vs Myanmar highlights: Anirudh Thapa scores the solitary goal as India beat Myanmar

India defeat Myanmar by a solitary goal as Sunil Chhetri and Co made a brilliant start to 2023. Anirudh Thapa scored the lone goal for the Blue Tigers.

𝐅𝐔𝐋𝐋 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄! India have their fourth consecutive win at home! Manipur YOU HAVE BEEN AMAZING!!!

🇮🇳 1⃣ - 0️⃣ 🇲🇲

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— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) March 22, 2023

India will take on Kyrgyzstan in the next game of the Tri Nation Friendly tournament.

Indian team needs to hold on for a few minutes more as they are marching towards a victory.

Consecutive chance for the skipper as his header brilliantly saved by the opponent's keeper. Sunil seems to be in the mmood

Sunil Chhetri finally finds the net but the linesman flags it offside.

Bipin Singh continues to press from the left wing as Myanmar defence having a tough time

local boy Suresh replaces Yasir in the middle of the pitch.

Myanmar have been very compact after the break

East Bengal's Naorem Mahesh and ATK Mohun Bagan's Manvir Singh come on

Myanmar had an easy chance But Amrinder stands tall as he denies the visitors.

India will look to extend their lead after the break

Rahul Bheke whips in a cross and Anirudh Thapa scores it past the Myanmar keeper

45' + 1' GOAAAAALLL!!! @AnirudhThapa gives India the lead!! He scores from close range after a melee in the box!!

🇮🇳 1⃣ - 0️⃣ 🇲🇲

📺 @starsportsindia & @DisneyPlusHS
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— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) March 22, 2023

The first half comes to an end as the home side takes a narrow lead

Amrinder Singh had to make the first real save as he paves away a powerful shot from Aung Thu

Amrinder saves a glancing header from his own skipper as Ang Thu delivers a teasing freekick

brilliant ball in by Akash Mishra but Sunil Chhetri fails to be at the right position as another chance went begging

Sunil Chhetri probably has the golden chance to break the deadlock but his weak shot didn't trouble the Myanmar goalkeeper at all.

Anirudh Thapa finds Sunil Chhetri with a lovely cross but the stalwart heads it high. first real chance for Indian team.

As Yasir floats in a delightful ball Sunil Chhetri again fires his header over the bar

Bipin Singh is making deep strides from the left channel

As Bipin crosses a ball Sunil Chhetri has been tackled from behind by a Myanmar player inside the box. Indian players shout for a penalty but the referee decided the keep the play on.

Sunil Chhetri had a couple of chances but fails to capitalise 

22’ India launch forward in numbers. Thapa plays Chhangte who cuts it back but there’s no one there!!!!!

🇮🇳 0️⃣ - 0️⃣ 🇲🇲

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— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) March 22, 2023

The Indian defence has maintained their shape well as Myanmar has tried to build on counter attacks

Backed by a vociferous crowd in Manipur Indian team has made a good start

Former East Bengal defender Mehtab Singh is making his debut

India led by Sunil Chhetri will aim for a good start

Almost time 💥#INDMYA ⚔️ #HeroTriNation 🏆 #BlueTigers 🐯 #BackTheBlue 💙 #IndianFootball ⚽ pic.twitter.com/Zkv1BT8p4P

— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) March 22, 2023

India: Amrinder (GK), Bheke, Chinglesana, Mishra, Thapa, Chhetri, Mehtab, Yasir, Chhangte, Jeakson, Bipin.

𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐗𝐈! Here’s how the #BlueTigers 🐯 will line up for the opener!

💪🏾 @akashmishra_4 at the back
💨 @bipin_thounajam in midfield
🪄 @chetrisunil11 up front#INDMYA ⚔️ #HeroTriNation 🏆 #BackTheBlue 💙 #IndianFootball ⚽ pic.twitter.com/pkr4MrkMHB

— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) March 22, 2023

Myanmar: Naing(GK), Phyo Win, Min Thu, Nanda, Moe Aung, Aung Thu, Lwin(C), Lin Aung, Htet Aung, Hein Hteh Aung, Paing

Igor Stimac thanks the fans for coming to the stadium in large number: ‘It’s great to see the stadium filling up. Thank you to the fans, we appreciate on your support!'

🗣️ @stimac_igor ‘It’s great to see the stadium filling up. Thank you to the fans, we appreciate on your support!'#INDMYA ⚔️ #HeroTriNation 🏆 #BlueTigers 🐯 #BackTheBlue 💙 #IndianFootball ⚽ pic.twitter.com/cxeoyLxTQ6

— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) March 22, 2023

A large number of people are present in the stands as India will take on Myanmar.

Safe to say… Manipur is excited for this! 💙💙 #INDMYA ⚔️ #HeroTriNation 🏆 #BackTheBlue 💙 #IndianFootball ⚽ pic.twitter.com/Kgccjiu7s9

— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) March 22, 2023

The Indian team will not take their opponent for granted as they take on Myanmar at the Khuman Lampak Stadium.

Indian squad for the Tri-Nation Friendly Tournament

Goalkeepers: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Phurba Lachenpa Tempa, Amrinder Singh

Defenders: Sandesh Jhingan, Roshan Singh, Anwar Ali, Akash Mishra, Chinglensana Konsham, Rahul Bheke, Mehtab Singh, Pritam Kotal

Midfielders: Suresh Wangjam, Rohit Kumar, Anirudh Thapa, Brandon Fernandes, Yasir Mohammad, Ritwik Das, Jeakson Singh, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Bipin Singh

Forwards: Manvir Singh, Sunil Chhetri, Naorem Mahesh Singh

Given Indian team's rich vein of talents they shouldn't have any problems against the visitors

The stage is set for India vs Myanmar.

Blues sky and some lovely clouds awaiting the #BlueTigers storm. 💪🏾#INDMYA ⚔️ #HeroTriNation 🏆 #BackTheBlue 💙 #IndianFootball ⚽ pic.twitter.com/yytJeQfFQH

— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) March 22, 2023

Sunil Chhetri will look to add a few more minutes to his tally.

THEY. ARE. HERE. 💙💙💙#INDMYA ⚔️ #HeroTriNation 🏆 #BlueTigers 🐯 #BackTheBlue 💙 #IndianFootball ⚽ pic.twitter.com/JxCWU1HBzY

— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) March 22, 2023