Xtra Time Web Desk: Good news for Indian football fans as the senior men’s team has qualified for the AFC Asian Cup for second successive time on Tuesday after Palestine thrashed Philippines 4-0. The Blue Tigers has qualified before they will face Hong Kong tonight in their final Group D league fixture at Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan.
The result meant that the Palestinians directly qualified for the 24-team finals finishing group toppers, while second placed Philippines, with four points, were eliminated despite finishing second.
The Blue Tigers have secured two consecutive qualifications for the first time in the history.
Overall, this is the fifth time that India have qualified for the AFC Asian Cup.