India 2-1 Hong Kong, AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers: Ryan Williams Scores On Debut As Blue Tigers Win

India sealed a hard-fought 2-1 win over Hong Kong in their final Group C fixture of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on Tuesday. The night belonged to Ryan Williams, who marked his debut with a goal in the fourth minute – the fastest strike by an Indian debutant. Akash Mishra doubled the lead in the 50th minute, but Hong Kong pulled one back through Everton Camargo in the 65th minute. Despite a late push by the visitors, the Blue Tigers' defence, marshalled by Sandesh Jhingan, held firm to see out the victory.

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Updated on: 1 April 2026 10:49 am

Published at: 1 April 2026 10:49 am

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