India escaped defeat against Singapore in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers with a dramatic late goal from Rahim Ali.

The striker chased a loose ball and capitalized on a defensive error to score in the dying minutes, securing a 1-1 draw.

Singapore dominated possession and created multiple chances. India struggled with an under-strength squad, missing key midfielders due to club-versus-country conflicts. Coach Khalid Jamil fielded debutants and inexperienced players, which left the team vulnerable.

Ikhsan Fandi opened the scoring for Singapore just before halftime. India’s defense failed to track Shawal Anuar’s run, allowing a simple finish. The situation worsened when Sandesh Jhingan received a red card early in the second half, leaving India with ten men.

Despite the disadvantage, In

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