<p>India played out a 1-1 draw against Afghanistan in the<a href="https://www.wionews.com/.../first-time-in-nearly-40-years-women-in-iran- attend-football-match-255102"> FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers</a> at the Central Republican Stadium here on Thursday.</p>

<p>Afghanistan opened the scoring at the stroke of half-time through Zelfagar Nazary, but super-sub Seiminlen Doungel headed in his first goal for India to equalise in the 93rd minute as the spoils were shared.</p>

<p>With this result, India now have three points from four matches in Group E -- this being their third draw in a row.</p>

<p>In their previous encounter at home to Bangladesh, it was Adil Khan who scored the equaliser in front of a packed house in Kolkata to earn the Blue Tigers a point.<br />
This time, Doungel scored in added time of the second half. Following Brandon's corner, Doungel leapt higher than all and headed it home much to the relief of the Indian fans and bench.</p>

<p>The first half saw the Blue Tigers start well with Pritam Kotal creating a couple of crossing opportunities from the right flank which was cleared by the Afghan defence.</p>

<p>The best chance for India came in the 27th minute, thanks to some excellent pressing. Sahal Abdul Samad and Ashique Kuruniyan teamed up to force an error at the edge of the Afghanistan penalty area, with the latter's shot just going off target.</p>

<p>Seven minutes later, Ashique looked to create another opportunity as he looked dangerous down the left flank. He went past two defenders to enter the penalty area but was denied at the last moment by a third, who cleared the ball away.</p>

<p>Afghanistan came up with a shot on target from distance in the 39th minute through Faysal Shayesteh, which was turned around the post by a diving Gurpreet Singh Sandhu.</p>

<p>It looked as if both teams would enter the dressing room with the goalless scoreline but Afghanistan broke the deadlock through Zelfagar Nazary. Full-back David Najem crossed the ball from the right flank and it was converted by Zelfagar.</p>

<p>India created the last chance before the breakthrough Brandon Fernandes, who came up with a rasping drive from long range which went just wide of the goal.</p>

<p>Farukh Choudhary was introduced by Igor Stimac at the start of the second half, in place of Mandar Rao Dessai, and fashioned a shooting opportunity five minutes after the changeover. Cutting in from the left he fired in a shot from the top of the 18-yard box which was wide of the mark.</p>

<p>Ashique took the role of left-back and was a threat with his crosses, producing a fine cross in the 58th minute that just evaded an onrushing Sunil Chhetri. Pritam crossed it in from the right subsequently, which was met by Sunil this time, whose header was off target but saved by a diving Ovays Azizi in the Afghan goal.</p>

<p>The woodwork prevented Afghanistan from extending the lead six minutes after the hour mark. Substitute Noraollah Amiri came up with a powerful shot from 25 yards out that hit the crossbar and went out of play.</p>

<p>On the other side, it was a matter of inches yet again -- on two occasions -- as Sunil came close to scoring. He got his head to a cross from Pritam in the 67th minute but it was clawed away for a corner by Ovays again.</p>

<p>From the resulting set-piece, Brandon fired in a curling delivery that found Sunil, whose header from close range went just over the bar.</p>

<p>Gurpreet was called into action in the 77th minute and did well to palm the ball away from a long-range strike, with Seiminlen Doungel coming on for Pritam as the away side pressed for the leveller.</p>

<p>With two minutes to go, Brandon came up with a shot from 25 yards, which deflected off the defender and was saved by the Afghan custodian.</p>


India played out a 1-1 draw against Afghanistan in the FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers at the Central Republican Stadium here on Thursday. Afghanistan opened the scoring at the stroke of half-time through Zelfagar Nazary, but super-sub Seiminlen Doungel headed in his first goal for India to equalise in the 93rd minute as the spoils were shared.

India played out a 1-1 draw against Afghanistan in the FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers at the Central Republican Stadium here on Thursday. Afghanistan opened the scoring at the stroke of half-time through Zelfagar Nazary, but super-sub Seiminlen Doungel headed in his first goal for India to equalise in the 93rd minute as the spoils were shared. With this result, India now have three points from four matches in Group E -- this being their third draw in a row. In their previous encounter at home to Bangladesh, it was Adil Khan who scored the equaliser in front of a packed house in Kolkata to earn the Blue Tigers a point. This time, Doungel scored in added time of the second half. Following Brandon's corner, Doungel leapt higher than all and headed it home much to the relief of the Indian fans and bench. The first half saw the Blue Tigers start well with Pritam Kotal creating a couple of crossing opportunities from the right flank which was cleared by the Afghan defence. The best chance for India came in the 27th minute, thanks to some excellent pressing. Sahal Abdul Samad and Ashique Kuruniyan teamed up to force an error at the edge of the Afghanistan penalty area, with the latter's shot just going off target. Seven minutes later, Ashique looked to create another opportunity as he looked dangerous down the left flank. He went past two defenders to enter the penalty area but was denied at the last moment by a third, who cleared the ball away. Afghanistan came up with a shot on target from distance in the 39th minute through Faysal Shayesteh, which was turned around the post by a diving Gurpreet Singh Sandhu. It looked as if both teams would enter the dressing room with the goalless scoreline but Afghanistan broke the deadlock through Zelfagar Nazary. Full-back David Najem crossed the ball from the right flank and it was converted by Zelfagar. India created the last chance before the breakthrough Brandon Fernandes, who came up with a rasping drive from long range which went just wide of the goal. Farukh Choudhary was introduced by Igor Stimac at the start of the second half, in place of Mandar Rao Dessai, and fashioned a shooting opportunity five minutes after the changeover. Cutting in from the left he fired in a shot from the top of the 18-yard box which was wide of the mark. Ashique took the role of left-back and was a threat with his crosses, producing a fine cross in the 58th minute that just evaded an onrushing Sunil Chhetri. Pritam crossed it in from the right subsequently, which was met by Sunil this time, whose header was off target but saved by a diving Ovays Azizi in the Afghan goal. The woodwork prevented Afghanistan from extending the lead six minutes after the hour mark. Substitute Noraollah Amiri came up with a powerful shot from 25 yards out that hit the crossbar and went out of play. On the other side, it was a matter of inches yet again -- on two occasions -- as Sunil came close to scoring. He got his head to a cross from Pritam in the 67th minute but it was clawed away for a corner by Ovays again. From the resulting set-piece, Brandon fired in a curling delivery that found Sunil, whose header from close range went just over the bar. Gurpreet was called into action in the 77th minute and did well to palm the ball away from a long-range strike, with Seiminlen Doungel coming on for Pritam as the away side pressed for the leveller. With two minutes to go, Brandon came up with a shot from 25 yards, which deflected off the defender and was saved by the Afghan custodian.

India manage to pull off a 1-1 draw against Afghanistan after a last minute header in FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifier

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<a href="http://wionews.com/india-news/india-seeks-facebooks-response-over-reports-of-data-sharing-without-consent-142919">India seeks Facebook's response </a><a href="http://wionews.com/india-news/india-seeks-facebooks-response-over-reports-of-data-sharing-without-consent-142919">over</a><a href="http://wionews.com/india-news/india-seeks-facebooks-response-over-reports-of-data-sharing-without-consent-142919"> reports of data sharing without consent</a></p>

<p>The Indian government has asked social media company Facebook to respond by June 20 to media reports of sharing users data without their explicit consent on Thursday.</p>

<p><a href="http://wionews.com/world/china-says-no-clue-on-mystery-illness-striking-us-diplomats-142906">China says 'no clue' on mystery illness striking US diplomats</a></p>

<p>In response to the reports of US diplomats getting sick from a mysterious disease, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said that it has conducted an investigation and "found no cause or clues" regarding the reports.</p>

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<p>The Centre had decided to withdraw cases against those "misled into stone pelting" as it was concerned about the future of Jammu and Kashmir's youth, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said today.</p>

<p><a href="http://wionews.com/world/vladimir-putin-says-its-complete-nonsense-that-russia-meddled-in-us-election-142914">Vladimir Putin says its complete nonsense that Russia meddled in US election</a></p>

<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday called an alleged influence on the US 2016 election by Russia a "total nonsense".</p>

<p>Speaking in a live TV question-and-answer marathon, he said that possible Russian interference in the US election process "can only be called a joke".</p>

<p><a href="http://cmsuat.wionews.com/world/spain-swears-in-new-cabinet-with-record-number-of-women-142858">Spain swears in </a><a href="http://cmsuat.wionews.com/world/spain-swears-in-new-cabinet-with-record-number-of-women-142858">new</a><a href="http://cmsuat.wionews.com/world/spain-swears-in-new-cabinet-with-record-number-of-women-142858"> cabinet with </a><a href="http://cmsuat.wionews.com/world/spain-swears-in-new-cabinet-with-record-number-of-women-142858">record</a><a href="http://cmsuat.wionews.com/world/spain-swears-in-new-cabinet-with-record-number-of-women-142858"> number of women</a></p>

<p>King Felipe VI on Thursday swore in Spain's new pro-EU government with a record 11 women members including in key posts such as defence and economy, and six male ministers.</p>

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India seeks Facebook's response over reports of data sharing without consent The Indian government has asked social media company Facebook to respond by June 20 to media reports of sharing users data without their explicit consent on Thursday. China says 'no clue' on mystery illness striking US diplomats In response to the reports of US diplomats getting sick from a mysterious disease, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said that it has conducted an investigation and "found no cause or clues" regarding the reports. Centre concerned about future of J&K youth: Home Minister Rajnath Singh The Centre had decided to withdraw cases against those "misled into stone pelting" as it was concerned about the future of Jammu and Kashmir's youth, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said today. Vladimir Putin says its complete nonsense that Russia meddled in US election Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday called an alleged influence on the US 2016 election by Russia a "total nonsense". Speaking in a live TV question-and-answer marathon, he said that possible Russian interference in the US election process "can only be called a joke". Spain swears in new cabinet with record number of women King Felipe VI on Thursday swore in Spain's new pro-EU government with a record 11 women members including in key posts such as defence and economy, and six male ministers.

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<p>Ace Tennis player Sania Mirza is one of the many Indian sports celebrities who extended her support to football skipper Sunil Chhetri, a day after he urged fans to come to stadium and watch the country play the sport.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She took to her Twitter handle to extend her support and commented on the video Chhetri shared on his account.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But her comment was not taken as a support by some Twitter users as she asked Chhetri to arrange tickets for her if possible.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Legend ? can I have tickets pls ??? <a href="https://t.co/OysLcazVVc">https://t.co/OysLcazVVc</a></p>
— Sania Mirza (@MirzaSania) <a href="https://twitter.com/MirzaSania/status/1003191413587128321?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 3, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p>Within minutes, several Twitter users slammed Sania for her comment, with many advising her to buy them instead of asking.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="und"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/nodusricountry?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#nodusricountry</a></p>
— Nabadeka (@Nabadek75201330) <a href="https://twitter.com/Nabadek75201330/status/1003256152522493952?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 3, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I have one extra ticket ..Please take permission from <a href="https://twitter.com/realshoaibmalik?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@realshoaibmalik</a> sir ...lol???</p>
— Choudhary Rajesh Ranwa (@Rajeshranwa04) <a href="https://twitter.com/Rajeshranwa04/status/1003266206638325760?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 3, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/MirzaSania?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MirzaSania</a> Fancy joining us, the <a href="https://twitter.com/BluePilgrims?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BluePilgrims</a> tomorrow????<br />
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Here are the tickets <a href="https://twitter.com/MirzaSania?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MirzaSania</a> ! Will be great if you actually go and support ??</p>
— Rajesh Bajaj (@TheRajeshBajaj) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheRajeshBajaj/status/1003220241852203011?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 3, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p>Meanwhile, the Indian football captain also replied to Sania's comment and assured to arrange the tickets if she promised to do the same during her games.</p>

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<p>Chhetri made a plea to the fellow citizens to come support the Blue Tigers at the stadiums at every possible opportunity. He urged the people who abuse to come to the ground and scream at them instead of taking out their anger on the social media platforms. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The Blue Tigers will face&nbsp;Kenya today, which will also be Chhetri’s 100th international match.</p>


She commented on the video Chhetri shared on his account

Ace Tennis player Sania Mirza is one of the many Indian sports celebrities who extended her support to football skipper Sunil Chhetri, a day after he urged fans to come to stadium and watch the country play the sport. She took to her Twitter handle to extend her support and commented on the video Chhetri shared on his account. But her comment was not taken as a support by some Twitter users as she asked Chhetri to arrange tickets for her if possible. Legend ? can I have tickets pls ??? https://t.co/OysLcazVVc — Sania Mirza (@MirzaSania) June 3, 2018 × Within minutes, several Twitter users slammed Sania for her comment, with many advising her to buy them instead of asking. Buy them ? — Giri 1478 (@giri1478) June 3, 2018 × #nodusricountry — Nabadeka (@Nabadek75201330) June 3, 2018 × I have one extra ticket ..Please take permission from @realshoaibmalik sir ...lol??? — Choudhary Rajesh Ranwa (@Rajeshranwa04) June 3, 2018 × @MirzaSania Fancy joining us, the @BluePilgrims tomorrow???? Hope to see you in Andheri...#IndianFootball #IndvsKen #SunilChetr100 pic.twitter.com/fihPE1Ne5b — Rutuj RMCF (@rutuj_k_) June 3, 2018 × Here are the tickets @MirzaSania ! Will be great if you actually go and support ?? — Rajesh Bajaj (@TheRajeshBajaj) June 3, 2018 × Meanwhile, the Indian football captain also replied to Sania's comment and assured to arrange the tickets if she promised to do the same during her games. Only if you promise to sort me out with some when you're playing next! — Sunil Chhetri (@chetrisunil11) June 3, 2018 × Chhetri made a plea to the fellow citizens to come support the Blue Tigers at the stadiums at every possible opportunity. He urged the people who abuse to come to the ground and scream at them instead of taking out their anger on the social media platforms. The Blue Tigers will face Kenya today, which will also be Chhetri’s 100th international match.

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