Though they could only manage another draw, their fourth of the year, the 1-1 stalemate against the Golden Star Warriors at the Thiên Trường Stadium in Nam Định felt like an improvement for the Indian team in some ways.

India held Vietnam to a 1-1 draw in an international friendly at Thien Truong Stadium. Vietnam dominated the first half, taking the lead through Bui Vi Hao, but Gurpreet Singh Sandhu's penalty save kept India in contention.

The hosts finding it too easy to generate space and chances in the final third, either with passes in behind, switches of play, or quick passing moves through midfield. Something Marquez will need to look at in the interval.

Goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu stopped a penalty kick awarded to Vietnam in the 10th minute. Ranked 116th, the hosts are 10 spots higher than India in the FIFA rankings

Returning to action after three years, midfielder Farukh Choudhary feels they could have scored another goal as India had to settle for a 1-1 draw against hosts Vietnam in an international friendly here.

India and Vietnam, both winless this season, face a crucial clash on October 12, hoping to salvage their dismal 2024 campaigns and break their respective losing streaks in a match that's more than just a friendly.

Farukh Choudhary scored the first goal of the Manolo Marquez era for India, as they recovered from conceding first to draw 1-1 against Vietnam

India vs Vietnam Live Score: 6 minutes for India to hang on, with Vietnam looking the more likely to find a winner now. Can the Blue Tigers find a chance on the counter-attack? India vs Vietnam Live Score: Vietnam knocking on the door.