India Vs Tajikistan Football Live Score, International Friendly: Blue Tigers Concede Early Penalty As Hosts Lead

Big test this for India. Up against it now after conceding that early penalty. There have been good moments of inter-changing but that's about it.

IND 0-1 TJK 12'

Penalty for Tajikistan! A reckless challenge from Louis Nickson as the ref points to the spot. Tajikstan players rush to the fallen player. Gurpreet readies himself for the spot-kick. Sheriddin sends the Indian captain the wrong way and the hosts take lead.

IND 0-1 TJK 8'

The fans have flocked to the Hisor Arena and the voice is deafening. Great start to the match. Chhangte chases a ball towards the TJK goalie but the latter clears.

IND 0-0 TJK 4'

Players are on the pitch and we are just seconds away from the kick-off.

These two sides have met six times at senior international level. India has won two -- Tajikistan has won three, and one match has ended in a draw.

March 31 - 2026: India 2-1 Hong Kong
May 27 - 2026: India 0-2 Jamaica
May 30 - 2026: India 0-1 Zimbabwe

IND XI: Gurpreet Singh (C), Akash Mishra, Sandesh Jhingan, Rahul Bheke, Nikhil Poojary, Macarton Louis Nickson, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Jeakson Singh, Ricky John, Edmund Lalrindika, Vikram Pratap Singh.

TJK XI: Rustam Yatimov, Vahdat Hanonov, Zoir Dzhuraboev, Tabrez Islomov, M Karimov, Ehsoni Panshanbe, Salokhiddin Irgashev, Alisher Shukurov, Alisher Dzhalilov (C), Sheriddin Boboev, Shervoni Mabetshoev

"We are working with a mixed group of several young boys, who are taking their first steps at the international level, along with experienced players. While a few player availability issues made things challenging, I want to thank every player who came to represent the country, and the clubs that supported the national team by releasing them. I am also grateful to our support staff for their hard work and commitment throughout. We will continue working together, learning from every match, and moving forward as a team."

Goalkeepers: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Hrithik Tiwari, Albino Gomes

Defenders: Rahul Bheke, Nikhil Barla, Nikhil Poojary, Roshan Singh Naorem, Sandesh Jhingan, Akash Mishra, Bijoy Varghese, Pramveer

Midfielders: Jeakson Singh Thounaojam, Macarton Nickson, Noufal PN, Ricky Shabong

Forwards: Parthib Gogoi, Edmund Lalrindika, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Mohammed Sanan, Rahim Ali, Farukh Choudhary, Vikram Partap Singh