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Goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu reigned supreme once again after he saved a crucial penalty kick in the summit clash to help India beat Kuwait 5-4 in the shootout and clinch SAFF Championship title for the ninth time on Tuesday. After five rounds of penalty kicks, the scoreline remained 4-4 and the sudden death rule was applied. Mahesh Naorem scored but a diving Sandhu saved Kuwait captain Khaled Hajiah`s shot to the wild celebration of the home fans and India dug out. (Pic: @indianfootball/Twitter)

Indian talisman Sunil Chhetri worked his magic once more but India had to split points with Kuwait after an acrimonious 1-1 draw in their last group match in the SAFF Championship on Tuesday. (Pic: AFP/Twitter)