Kolkata, Oct. 10 -- Rahim Ali being alert with stoppage-time beckoning and the journey in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers looking like a walk through quicksand was the only highlight of India's frontline play in Singapore on Thursday. It fetched a point which looked improbable for most of the evening after Sandesh Jhingan's red card left India with 10 from the 47th minute. A clearer indication whether Ali's first international goal in the 1-1 draw is the 90th minute stroke of luck India need to revive their campaign for Saudi Arabia may come five days from now when they meet in Goa. Jordan Emaviwe's backpass to goalie Izwan Mahbud was slower than it should have been and realising this, Ali gambled. Playing on the shoulder of Safuwan Baharuddi...