The big story? Head-to-head matters more than goal difference here. After beating Syria 1-0 in their opener, India holds second place in Group B; even after this heavy defeat. Their final match? Against Bangladesh on September 6. Win that, and hope Syria loses to Uzbekistan; and they could still qualify as one of the best runners-up across all groups. The Blue Colts aren’t out yet. In fact, they’re closer than most think. One win, two results going their way; that’s all it takes. Football isn’t just about scores. Sometimes, it’s about timing, tactics, and tiny rulings; like that disallowed goal in the 7th minute that could’ve changed everything. The dream isn’t dead. It’s just waiting for a final push.