India vs China Final Highlights, Asian Champions Trophy 2024: India Edge Past China 1-0, Clinch Record-Extending 5th ACT Hockey Title
India vs China Hockey Final Highlights: Jugraj Singh scored the only goal of the match as India defeated China 1-0 to clinch the Asian Champions Trophy Hockey 2024 title.
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:
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.