It was the Blue Tigers’ seventh straight win on home soil, a run that includes six clean sheets.
After a dominating 80 minutes in which the hosts created countless opportunities but lacked the cutting edge, it was Sunil Chhetri‘s sensational 86th international goal for India which ultimately settled the game.
Earlier in the day, Mongolia held Lebanon to a goalless draw after a gritty defensive display, which meant three points for India were enough to seal their final berth.
