Kowloon (Hong Kong), June 10 -- The Indian national football team fell to a 1-0 defeat against Hong Kong in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers at Kai Tak Stadium here on Tuesday.
A stoppage-time penalty from Stefan Pereira secured all three points for the hosts.
India's head coach Manolo Marquez made three changes to the starting lineup from the previous friendly against Thailand.
Suresh Singh Wangjam came in for Ayush Dev Chhetri in central midfield, while Brandon Fernandes and Lallianzuala Chhangte replaced Sunil Chhetri and Manvir Singh, respectively. Ashique Kuruniyan was deployed up front.
With both teams having dropped points in their opening fixtures, they approached the game with urgency and attacking intent. The early stages saw end-...