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 recapDefending 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 14:26 (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.
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