The Indian eFootball National Team is currently participating in the AFC eAsian Cup 2023 having been invited for the eSports tournament, which is set to run from February 1 to 5 at the Virtuocity in Doha, Qatar.
This tournament is set to run in conjunction with the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 and comprises a total of 20 of Asia’s top teams.
The 20 participating groups have been divided into four groups of three sides each, and two groups of four teams each.
The first-ever eSports tournament of its kind, Konami’s eFootball 2024 will be played on the PS5 console throughout eAC23.
Each participating team is made up of two main players as well as a substitute and matches will last for 12 minutes in a 2v2 format. All encounters will be played over two legs.
During the group stage, each team will play the other teams in their respective groups twice with the top two sides from each group progressing to the along with the the four best third-place finishers.
Team India, also known as the eTigers, comprises experienced gamers like Hemanth Krishna Kommu, Ibrahim Gulrez and Charanjot Singh.
India are clubbed in group B alongside Uzbekistan and Syria. Their group stage encounters will see them face Uzbekistan on February 1 and Syria on February 2. The knockout matches in this tournament will be held from February 4 to 5.
Here’s a closer look at the Indian eFootball National Team AFC eAsian Cup 2023 points table and standings.
Indian eFootball National Team AFC eAsian Cup 2023 points table and standings
Group B
|
Position |
Team |
Played |
Wins |
Losses |
Draws |
Points |
|
1 |
Uzbekistan |
4 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
8 |
|
2 |
India |
4 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
5 |
|
3 |
Syria |
4 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
Indian eFootball National Team AFC eAsian Cup 2023 results and scores
February 1 (Group stage)
India 1-1 Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan 1-1 India
February 2 (Group stage)
Syria 1-2 India
India 1-5 Syria
February 4 (Round of 16)
Saudi Arabia 1-0 India
India 0-4 Saudi Arabia
Where to watch Indian eFootball National Team AFC in eAsian Cup 2023
All of India’s eAC23 matches will be streamed live on the AFC’s official social media platforms.
The AFC eAsian Cup’s YouTube channel as well as the official YouTube channel of afc.com will also live stream the tournament.
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