Al Rayyan, January 13, 2024, The Europe Today: Australia kicked off their Asian Cup campaign with a 2-0 triumph against India as Jackson Irvine and Jordan Bos found the net in the second half.
Despite a resilient Indian defense, a fumble by goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu allowed Irvine to break the deadlock, followed by a quickfire goal from substitute Bos. Coach Graham Arnold emphasized the need for improvement, while India’s Igor Stimac attributed the goals to defensive lapses.
The historic match, officiated by female referee Yoshimi Yamashita, drew attention to both the on-field action and the spirited Indian fan presence in the crowd of 36,253.
