With the next Asian Cup slated in late 2023 or early 2024 after the pull-out of China, Chhetri, who will complete 17 years’ in International football, might see this tournament as the ‘final frontier’ in his illustrious career

Bengaluru FC thought they had scored the decisive goal in the 74th minute only to see Alan Henrique Costa’s header hit the crossbar. With just one point from two matches, the Sunil Chhetri-led team is now in a difficult position to advance to the knock-out stage with only the group winners making the grade.