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24/01/2035, Sardar Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad, India, Live on National TV
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India Vs Zimbabwe

India play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: F Greiss (GK) , F Rahaim (CB) , C Bhakta (CB) , L Majhi (RB) , A Merkondar (LB) , H Purushothaman (CDM) , G Chohan (CAM) , A Thaosen (RM) , S Hoda (LM) , I Abed (ST) , M Rashid (ST) And the subs are: V Deo (CB) , J Rangaswamy (CB) , F Muhammed (CM) , S Mogul (CM) , S Allee (ST)

Zimbabwe play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: N Chindungwe (GK) , K Manhanga (CB) , S Mnkandla (CB) , S Chigova (CB) , D Mujuru (RB) , S Majange (LB) , K Madhuku (CDM) , J Sibanda (CAM) , I Chirau (RM) , N Mtukudzi (LM) , D Nkala (ST) And the subs are: J Diya (CB) , M Mutezo (CB) , S Theunissen (CM) , J Badenhorst (CM) , Z kachingwe (ST)

Welcome to Sardar Patel Stadium in Ahmedabad, India where India will face Zimbabwe.  This is an international friendly fixture.  The attendance is 25922.

1' - India kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

3' - Farhan Rahaim slides the ball to Lochan Majhi.  Lochan Majhi plays a short pass to Ananth Merkondar.  Ananth Merkondar sees a run from Irfan Abed.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Irfan Abed is caught offside!  

9' - Hanuman Purushothaman sees a run from Syed Hoda.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Syed Hoda is able to control the ball.  Syed Hoda strikes the ball...but the keeper manages to tip the shot round the post!  The linesman flags for a corner for  India.  Syed Hoda gets ready to take the corner.  He sends the ball into the box, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

11' - Syed Hoda dispossesses Kwau Madhuku and gains possession for his team.  India try to launch a quick counter attack.  Syed Hoda curves the ball into the box, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

13' - Sam Chigova tackles Ashok Thaosen and takes the ball.  Sam Chigova passes a long ball to James Sibanda.  James Sibanda attempts to use his skills to beat Farhan Rahaim, and is able to dribble past his opponent!  

13' - James Sibanda spots a run from Dom Nkala.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

15' - Syed Hoda finds Ganesh Chohan with a long pass.  Ganesh Chohan sees a run from Ashok Thaosen.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Ashok Thaosen is able to take the ball.  Ashok Thaosen attempts the cutback, but Kian Manhanga gets back and intercepts the ball!  

18' - Kian Manhanga finds Sean Majange with a long ball.  Sean Majange sees a run from Dom Nkala.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Dom Nkala takes the ball.  Dom Nkala shoots, aiming for the corner of the net...and Dom Nkala scores!  That's a great goal from the Zimbabwe player!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!

18' - India kick the ball off for the restart.  

20' - Ananth Merkondar finds Lochan Majhi with a short pass.  Lochan Majhi passes to Ganesh Chohan.  Ganesh Chohan takes the ball past Ian Chirau with a turn of pace.  

24' - Dom Nkala passes the ball to Kwau Madhuku.  Kwau Madhuku attempts a shot from outside the area...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Farhan Rahaim manages to clear the ball for the defending team.

25' - Kwau Madhuku brings the ball forward, outpacing Syed Hoda.  

26' - Kwau Madhuku spots a run from James Sibanda.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and James Sibanda is able to take the ball.  James Sibanda attempts to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but the ball flies over the bar!

29' - Farhan Greiss chips a long ball to Chandrasekar Bhakta.  Chandrasekar Bhakta passes to Ganesh Chohan.  Ganesh Chohan hits a shot from long range towards goal...and its in! It's a nice goal from Ganesh Chohan for India!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

29' - Zimbabwe kick the ball off for the restart.  

32' - Ian Chirau plays the ball to Neil Mtukudzi.  Neil Mtukudzi passes to Kwau Madhuku.  Kwau Madhuku plays a long pass to Ian Chirau.  Ian Chirau looks to hit a long range shot...but Farhan Greiss gets down to stop the shot!  

34' - Farhan Greiss passes to Ganesh Chohan.  Ganesh Chohan speeds past Kwau Madhuku.  

36' - Ganesh Chohan sees a run from Majid Rashid.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Majid Rashid runs on to the ball.  Majid Rashid shoots towards goal...and Majid Rashid scores!  That's a lovely goal from the India player!  The ball flew into the corner of the net!

37' - Zimbabwe kick the ball off for the restart.  

39' - Seth Mnkandla passes to Dave Mujuru.  Dave Mujuru finds Kian Manhanga with a short pass.  Kian Manhanga spots a run from James Sibanda.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and James Sibanda is able to take the ball.  James Sibanda shoots, aiming for the corner of the net...but Farhan Greiss gets down to stop the shot!  

43' - Farhan Greiss chips a long ball to Chandrasekar Bhakta.  Chandrasekar Bhakta sees Ashok Thaosen making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Ashok Thaosen is able to take the ball.  Ashok Thaosen hits a shot...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Majid Rashid pounces on the loose ball...Majid Rashid tries to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is deflected out of play by the keeper!  That will be a corner for  India.  Syed Hoda gets ready to take the corner.  He curls the ball into the box, but the ball misses everyone.  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - Zimbabwe kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

50' - Sean Majange finds Neil Mtukudzi with a short pass.  Neil Mtukudzi plays the ball to Sean Majange.  Hanuman Purushothaman dispossesses Sean Majange and the ball goes loose.  Ian Chirau looks to hit a long range shot...but the shot is offtarget!

52' - Farhan Greiss slides the ball to Lochan Majhi.  With a turn of pace, Lochan Majhi beats Dom Nkala.  

53' - Lochan Majhi sees Ganesh Chohan making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Ganesh Chohan runs on to the ball.  Ganesh Chohan looks to shoot the ball into the top of the net...and its in! It's an excellent goal from Ganesh Chohan for India!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Ashok Thaosen is going to be taken off.  Shankar Mogul joins the game from the bench.  

53' - Zimbabwe kick the ball off for the restart.  

56' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Dave Mujuru is going to be taken off.  Matt Mutezo is brought on from the bench.  

57' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Kian Manhanga is going to be taken off.  James Diya is brought on from the bench.  

61' - James Diya passes a long ball to Sean Majange.  Sean Majange uses his pace to beat Farhan Rahaim.  

62' - Sean Majange sees a run from James Sibanda.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but James Sibanda has strayed offside!  

68' - James Diya plays a long pass to Sam Chigova.  Sam Chigova crosses the ball into the box, but Hanuman Purushothaman intercepts and takes possession.  

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Ananth Merkondar will come off.  Jyotish Rangaswamy is brought on from the bench.  

78' - Shankar Mogul brings the ball forward, outpacing James Diya.  

80' - Shankar Mogul tries to beat James Diya using his ball skills, and manages to skip past his opponent!  

80' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Syed Hoda is going to be taken off.  Faisal Muhammed is going to be brought on.  

81' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Kwau Madhuku will come off.  Joe Badenhorst is going to be brought on.  

91' - Ganesh Chohan brings the ball forward, attempting to outpace James Sibanda, but is brought down.  That will be a freekick for India.  



The match has ended India 3 - 1 Zimbabwe.