Two poor performances back-to-back have sent India packing from the AFC U-23 Championship qualification round as Tajikistan claimed a 1-0 win on Sunday in Tashkent.
A first-half goal by Daler Yodgorov (36') was enough for Tajikistan to ease past a lacklustre Indian team.
Derrick Pereira made two changes to the lineup that started in the 0-3 loss to Uzbekistan on Friday. Rahim Ali and Komal Thatal replaced Daniel Lalhlimpuia and Rahul KP.
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After a drowsy start where Tajikistan dominated with the ball, India's chance to score came from a free-kick from the right flank.