Indian footballer Sunil Chhetri gets a chance to break Ferenc Puskas' record
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The match between India and Hong Kong will be played tomorrow in the Asian Cup football qualifiers. Both teams have won two matches each in the group and tomorrow's winner will advance directly to next year's Asian Cup final. The match will start at 8.30 pm tomorrow in Kolkata.
In tomorrow's match, India captain and senior player Sunil Chhetri has a chance to break the record of legendary Hungarian footballer Ferenc Puskas. Chhetri's international goals are 6. While Puskas scored 4 goals in his career. Chhetri has taken 14 matches to score 6 goals. While Puskas scored 4 goals in only 3 matches.
The winner of tomorrow's match will advance to next year's Asian Cup final between the six teams. India are hoping to reach the Asian Cup finals for the second year in a row and for the fifth time overall. The Hong Kong team is hoping to qualify for the Asian Cup for the first time since the 19th.
India and Hong Kong beat Cambodia and Afghanistan in the group stage. India is ranked 106th in the FIFA world rankings. The Hong Kong team is in 17th place. However, given the form and aggressive play, Hong Kong could be a big blow to India.
Sunil Chhetri's two goals helped India win the match against Cambodia. When India won a thrilling 2-1 victory over Afghanistan , it also involved a goal by Chhetri.
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