India became SAFF champion for the second consecutive time after defeating Kuwait, won the match 5-4 in the penalty shootout

Goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh's brilliant performance helped the Indian football team win the SAFF Championship tournament.

India defeated Kuwait in the penalty shoot-out to win the title for the second time in a row and for the ninth time overall.

India had earlier become champions in 1993, 1997, 1999, 2005, 2009, 2011, 2015 and 2021.

The match was decided in sudden death. Naurem Mahesh Singh scored for India in sudden death.

Kuwait captain Khalid's shot was saved by India's goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh. He became the hero of Team India.

The first half ended in a 1-1 draw, in the second half there was a push from both the teams.

The match ended 1-1 in extra time and the result had to be decided by a penalty shootout.

Indian captain Sunil Chhetri said, “Not just this match but the whole tournament was fantastic.

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