If Kyrgyz Republic goalkeeper Tokotaev Erzhan expected the towering Indian defender to go for a header, he was incorrect, as Jhingan waited for the ball to drop before swiping it into the net with a delicate touch.
India maintained firing assaults whenever they got the opportunity, and one such play in the 84th minute saw the Kyrgyz Republic defence buckle under pressure as Naorem Mahesh Singh was hauled down inside the penalty box by Davydov Nikolai.
Chhetri scored his 85th international goal on the subsequent penalty attempt. The striker took the kick and nestled it into the far corner of the net. This was India’s sixth consecutive home victory.
Stimac made six changes to the lineup that started against Myanmar, but it had little effect on their rhythm. If the major goal of holding the event was to prepare for the AFC Asian Cup in January of next year, then it was a success.
The Indians shown that they are gaining confidence ahead of the crucial continental test.
