India AFC Asian Cup Performances: As India gets ready for its fifth time in the AFC Asian Cup, let’s look back at the journey of the Indian football team since they first joined the tournament in 1964. Furthermore, India has taken part in four more editions, with the upcoming 2023 AFC Asian Cup event.
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India AFC Asian Cup Performances
India’s journey in the AFC Asian Cup has been filled with challenges. Let’s go through their four editions, as India prepares for its fifth participation in the AFC Asian Cup – 1964, 1984, 2011, and 2019, starting from their second-place finish in 1964.
2019 AFC Asian Cup India Performance
India AFC Asian Cup 2019: In the 2019 AFC Asian Cup, India was placed in a Group A alongside UAE, Thailand, and Bahrain. Despite their FIFA ranking at 97th, the team surprised many individuals by securing 4-1 victory against Thailand in the group stages. This win highlighted their potential and demonstrated that rankings may not always reflect a team’s capabilities. In the 2019 edition, their overall performance was 1 win and 2 losses out of 3 matches.
2011 AFC Asian Cup India Performance
India AFC Asian Cup 2011: In 2011, India returned to the AFC Asian Cup after a 24-year absence. Their qualification came through their victory in the 2008 AFC Challenge Cup. They faced three losses in the group stage out of the three matches.
1984 AFC Asian Cup India Performance
India AFC Asian Cup 1984: After a long 27-year gap, India finally qualified for the tournament again in 1984. Although they finished last in their group, they managed to hold Iran to a goalless draw. Their performance in the 1984 edition resulted in three losses and one draw out of four matches.
1964 AFC Asian Cup India Performance
India AFC Asian Cup 1964: In 1964, India made its debut in the AFC Asian Cup, securing the runner-up position in the round-robin format. They achieved a 2-0 victory against South Korea and a 3-1 win over Hong Kong. Despite a 0-2 defeat to Israel, they finished second in the tournament. Inder Singh emerged as India’s top scorer in 1964, scoring 2 goals in three matches.
India AFC Asian Cup Table Performance
Across these editions, India competed in a total of 13 matches across four tournaments, revealing a record of three victories, nine defeats, and one draw. Refer to the table below for more understandings.
# | Year | MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2019 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2 | 2011 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | 1984 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | 1964 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
India’s Total Goal Scoring at AFC Asian Cup
Throughout the AFC Asian Cup years, India has scored 12 goals, and conceded 27 goals across four editions. They achieved their best score in 1964, netting five times, but faced difficulties in scoring during 1984. The highest goals conceded were in 2011, totaling 13 goals.
Top Goal Scorer: Sunil Chhetri, the forward player and captain of the Indian football team, continues to be the top goal-scorer among Indian players in the AFC Asian Cup. He contributed by scoring four goals in the 2011 and 2019 editions.
For a more understanding of India’s AFC Asian Cup journey, check the detailed performance table below.
| # | Year | GF | GA | India Goal Scorers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2019 | 4 | 4 | Chhetri- 2 Thapa Lalpekhlua |
| 2 | 2011 | 3 | 13 | Gouramangi Chhetri- 2 |
| 3 | 1984 | 0 | 7 | – |
| 4 | 1964 | 5 | 3 | Appalraju I. Singh- 2 goals Samajapati Goswami |
FAQs
1. When was the first time India participated AFC Asian Cup?
Indian Football Team first participated AFC Asian Cup in 1964, where they were emerged runners-up behind Israel.
2. Where can I watch AFC Asian Cup 2023 in India?
You can watch AFC Asian Cup 2023 live streaming in India only on Sports 18 and JioCinema.