India vs China Highlights, Men’s Hockey, Asian Champions Trophy 2024© X (Twitter)
India vs China Hockey Highlights: Defending champions India completed a fighting 1-0 victory over hosts China to claim their fifth Asian Champions Trophy hockey title. It was not easy for Harmanpreet Singh and Co as the Paris Olympics bronze medallist failed to break the Chinese defence in the first three quarters. Eventually, defender Jugraj Singh broke the deadlock as he scored a rare field goal in the 51st minute to hand his team the title. Earlier in the day, Pakistan defeated Korea 5-2 to claim the third spot in the six-team competition.
Here are the Highlights of India vs China Men’s Hockey Final, Asian Champions Trophy 2024, from Moqi Training Base, Hulunbuir City, China:
17:19 (IST)
Asian Champions Trophy LIVE: Match recap
Defending champions India eked out a fighting 1-0 win over hosts China to claim their fifth Hero Asian Champions Trophy hockey title. It was not easy for the favourites and Paris Olympics bronze medallist as they failed to break the Chinese defence in the first three quarters.
Eventually, defender Jugraj Singh broke the deadlock as he scored a rare field goal in the 51st minute to hand his team the title.
Earlier in the day, Pakistan defeated Korea 5-2 to claim the third spot in the six-team competition.
17:13 (IST)
Asian Champions Trophy LIVE: India have done it!
The Jugraj Singh goal proved to be the winner as India have defeated China 1-0 to win the title. A record-extending fifth Asian Champions Trophy crown for Harmanpreet Singh and Co. The celebration says it all as India had to toil hard to win this title.
17:08 (IST)
Asian Champions Trophy LIVE: Almost there
We are less than a minute away from the end of the match. The title is almost India’s!
17:06 (IST)
Asian Champions Trophy LIVE: Drastic step by China
China are now going for broke! No more goalkeeper on the field and China are going with all outfield players. This can work wonders for them or prove to be the final setback.
17:02 (IST)
Asian Champions Trophy LIVE: 6 minutes to go
6 minutes to go in this match and India have all the advantage. The goal came at the most perfect time and India will have to defend with all their might to clinch the title.
17:00 (IST)
Asian Champions Trophy LIVE: India scores
Jugraj Singh scores and India have taken the lead! Constant pressure from the Indian attackers finally pays off as Jugraj Singh found himself in the perfect position and he made no mistake in guiding the ball into the net!
16:57 (IST)
Asian Champions Trophy LIVE: India on the offensive
Positive start for India in the final quarter. India were quite dominant in the first two quarters and they will have to channel that form once again. It is looking like one moment of genius can end up deciding this final.
16:53 (IST)
Asian Champions Trophy LIVE: One quarter to go
End of the third quarter and the score remains 0-0. The third quarter mainly belonged to China who looked quite threatening but India did concede and they will certainly take a lot of heart!
16:46 (IST)
Asian Champions Trophy LIVE: Trouble for India
Once again, a penalty corner is wasted by China as Amit Rohidas cleared it. However, this is not good news for India as Amir Ali is shown the green card.
16:43 (IST)
Asian Champions Trophy LIVE: More chances for China
Another penalty corner and another miss. China have received quite a bit of chance in this quarter but they have failed to convert any of them!
16:38 (IST)
Asian Champions Trophy LIVE: Good save for India
Another penalty corner is wasted by China and kudos to India. A good save by the keeper followed by a hasty clearance by the defence. Solid work all around!
16:36 (IST)
Asian Champions Trophy LIVE: PC for China
Penalty corner for China! Can India save it?
16:33 (IST)
Asian Champions Trophy LIVE: Cautious build up
The pace of the third quarter has been quite controlled with India looking to build up slowly down the flanks. However, China have kept their defensive shape intact till now and this is turning into quite a battle.
16:31 (IST)
Asian Champions Trophy LIVE: Q3 Begins
The third quarter begins and India are still hunting for the first goal. This has been a gritty show from the China defenders but considering India’s attacking prowess in the past few matches, they will be quite confident.
16:22 (IST)
Asian Champions Trophy LIVE: Half-Time!
No goals in the first-half! A brilliant defensive display from China so far. The Indian players have been anything but clinical. Harmanpreet Singh had the best chance of the half, but his attempt came back of the post. India also thought they had a stroke moments before the end of Q2. However, the decision was overturned after a TV referral.
Ind 0:0 Chn (HT)
16:17 (IST)
Asian Champions Trophy LIVE: Decision overturned!
India thought they had a penalty stroke after Manpreet Singh went tumbling down on the ground inside the box. However, China take the referral and the decision has been overturned. Huge let-off for China
Ind 0:0 Chn (’28)
16:15 (IST)
Asian Champions Trophy LIVE: PC for India!
Penalty corner for India! Abhishek injects a brilliant ball towards Sumit, who fails to get it under control. However, he finds Harmanpreet who had a clear sight on goal. Harmanpreet, however, can only hit the bottom left of the post. That was so close
Ind 0:0 Chn (’27)
16:10 (IST)
Asian Champions Trophy LIVE: India dominate!
Patient build-up from India but China maintain their shape. Much better start from the Indians in this 2nd quarter. However, still no end product.
Ind 0:0 Chn (’23)
16:03 (IST)
Asian Champions Trophy LIVE: Green card for Raheel!
Mohammad Raheel will sit out the next two minutes after receiving a green card. Is this the opportunity China has been waiting for?
Ind 0:0 Chn (’18)
16:00 (IST)
Asian Champions Trophy LIVE: End of Q1!
Just before the end of Q1, China had won a penalty corner of their own. However, Krishna Pathak made a smart save before Jarmanpreet cleared the danger
Ind 0:0 Chn (’15)
15:58 (IST)
Asian Champions Trophy LIVE: Double save from Chinese GK!
Double save from Wang! Nilkanta and Manpreet denied in quick succession by Chang. China are just hanging in there
Ind 0:0 Chn (’14)
15:55 (IST)
Asian Champions Trophy LIVE: Harmanpreet misses PC!
Harmanpreet missed the penalty corner! His first dragflick was blocked by a rusher, but there was a leg. The second attempt saw him drag his effort wide of the goal. India gaining momentum
Ind 0:0 Chn (’12)
15:52 (IST)
Asian Champions Trophy LIVE: PC for India!
Crowd is all China! The locals have thronged the Moqi Training Base to support the home team. Even Pakistan players are carrying Chinese flags. However, it’s India who get the first PC of the match
Ind 0:0 Chn (’10)
15:48 (IST)
Asian Champions Trophy LIVE: Danger averted!
China fail to capitalise from a long corner and the Indian defence clears their line. Another circle entry for China. They have started on a positive note.
Ind 0:0 Chn (‘7)
15:45 (IST)
Asian Champions Trophy LIVE: China survive!
Big chance for India! Brilliant play from Sukhjeet and Vivek inside the D. However, there were too many Chinese bodies in a congested area in the circle, so the Indian attack breaks down. Positive start from Craig Fulton’s men.
15:40 (IST)
Asian Champions Trophy LIVE: Action is underway!
We are underway at the Moqi Training Base for the final time. India attacking from right to left in the first half. Harmanpreet gets us underway
15:24 (IST)
Asian Champions Trophy LIVE: Minutes away from start!
We are just 10 minutes away from the start. Still no confirmation as to how China will line-up.
15:20 (IST)
Asian Champions Trophy LIVE: Quick heads up on India’s XI!
Another start for Krishna Pathak in goal! Abhishek will lead the line in attack with Araijeet and Sukhjeet in company. Former captain Manpreet Singh also starts in the heart of midfield. At the back, Harmanpreet and Jarmanpreet remain ever so key at the back.
15:15 (IST)
India vs China Hockey Live: China look to cause another upset!
Meanwhile, China stunned Pakistan 2-0 (1-1) in the shootout to enter the final. The hosts will be on high on confidence after reaching the final for the first time ever
14:58 (IST)
India vs China Hockey Live: No room for complacency!
India have been comfortably the best team of the tournament so far, scoring 25 goals and conceding only five. They faced China in the opening game and won 3-0. This shouldn’t be a tricky game either, considering how dominant India have been. Craig Fulton will not allow complacency to creep into his team.
14:46 (IST)
India vs China Hockey Live: Pakistan finish third!
Just in: Pakistan finish third in the Asian Champions Trophy 2024 after beating Korea 5-2. They were trailing 1-0 at one moment, before scoring two goals inside a minute to spark a brilliant comeback. Hard luck for Korea.
14:38 (IST)
14:26 (IST)
India vs China Hockey Live: India eye record-extending 5th title!
In the semi-final, India maintained its incredible form with a commanding 4-1 win over Korea. The Harmanpreet Singh-led India is the only unbeaten team left in the tournament. Can they go all the way invincible? India are chasing a record-extending 5th Asian Champions Trophy title.
14:23 (IST)
India vs China Live: Hello!
Greeting to everyone! Welcome to our live blog of the Asian Champions Trophy 2024 hockey final between India and China.
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