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SAFF Championship 2023: India secures the runner-up spot in Group A following a 1-1 draw versus Kuwait. Sunil Chhetri matches the record for the most goals scored in the SAFF Championship. India's streak of eight consecutive clean sheets comes to an end with defender Anwar Ali's own goal in the 92nd minute. The Indian national football team finishes in second place in Group A of the SAFF Championship 2023, following a 1-1 draw against Kuwait at Bengaluru's Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Tuesday. Sunil Chhetri provides India with the advantage during injury time in the first half, scoring in the second minute. This goal marks Sunil Chhetri's 92nd international goal in his 140th appearance and his 23rd goal in the SAFF Championship, equaling the record set by Maldivian legend Ali Ashfaq. However, in the 92nd minute, Indian defender Anwar Ali's own goal levels the playing field and grants Kuwait the top position in Group A. Both India and Kuwait have already secured their ...