India vs China, Asian Champions Trophy 2024 Highlights: Defending champions India defeated China 3-0 in their campaign opener at the Men's Asian Champions Trophy 2024 on Sunday. China pressed hard in the first quarter but against the run of play it was India who got the opening goal. Jugraj Singh provided a superb pass into the shooting circle of China and an alert Sukhjeet Singh put his stick in time to score the opener for India. In the second quarter, it was Uttam Singh, who doubled India's lead with a superb strike from the shooting circle. Abhishek then made it 3-0 with a powerful backhand shot after receiving a pass in the centre of the striking circle.
Here are the Highlights of India vs China, Men's Asian Champions Trophy hockey match -
- 17:00 (IST)India vs China ACT Hockey Live: Another PC for India!India have got another penalty corner. Sukhjeet has earned that for the nation. Amit Rohidas will inject and Harmanpreet Singh is back in the ground. The Indian captain hits the leg of Chinese player with his drag flick and that is another PC for India. The second PC has been saved by China.
- 16:46 (IST)India vs China ACT Hockey Live: End of 3rd quarter!The third quarter has ended and India enjoy a 3-0 lead at the moment. China showed good intent in the phase, but India once again remained on top with yet another goal. This time it was Abhishek's superb backhand stroke that helped India remain on top.
- 16:41 (IST)India vs China ACT Hockey Live: PC for China!Another scoring opportunity for China this is! It was an errror from Jarmanpreet and Chinese players had a chance there, but they missed it as Sumit did well to block the attack. Meanwhile, China managed to get a penalty corner but they reviewed it asking for a penalty stroke. They didn't get it in the end as there was nothing wrong in Sumit's defence.
- 16:29 (IST)India vs China ACT Hockey Live: GOAL!!!Wow! What a goal that is! Abhishek received the pass in the centre of the striking circle and executed a powerful backhand shot to score the third goal for India. It travelled at the rate of knots. Harmanpreet and Co. are just doing better and better. Not a good news for China this is, for sure!
- 16:20 (IST)
- 16:14 (IST)India vs China ACT Hockey Live: GOAL!!!Uttam Singh has doubled the lead for India. China are truly under pressure now. Harmanpreet hit the ball inside the shooting circle of China but Raheel failed to find the back of the net. After some to and fro moments, the ball eventually fell in front of Uttam who hit it hard to the right of China goalie inside the net.
- 16:10 (IST)India vs China ACT Hockey Live: Good work from Rohidas!China went into the shooting circle of India but a calm and composed Amit Rohidas comfortably took off the threat by intercepting the attack. Things look well in India's control as the Harmanpreet Singh-led side is building on another attack.
- 15:58 (IST)India vs China ACT Hockey Live: GOAL!!!Against the run of play, India have scored the opening goal in the game against China. A sensational pass from Jugraj Singh into the shooting circle of China. Sukhjeet Singh was alert there as he put his stick right on time to score the opener for India.
- 15:51 (IST)
- 15:48 (IST)India vs China ACT Hockey Live: Penalty corner for India!India have got a penalty corner, the first one in the game, and they have a superb chance here to take a lead. Abhishek will inject it. He got a bit early and the umpire blew his whistle. As a result, Abhishek leaves his spot and Jarmanpreet will inject the ball now.
- 15:45 (IST)India vs China ACT Hockey Live: Good start for China!While India failed to penetrate into the China's shooting circle, their opponents managed to take the ball into the attacking third in counter-attack but failed to execute the move finally. The scores are levelled at 0-0 but both the teams are pressing hard for an opener here.
- 15:01 (IST)Men's Asian Champions Trophy LIVE: Japan, Korea play out draw!The 2024 Asian Champions Trophy started off with a goal-fest in China at the picturesque Moqi Hockey Training Base on Sunday with Japan and Korea engaging in a thrilling encounter, with the match going down to the wire as Korea held Japan to a 5-5 draw. In another game in the day, Pakistan too played out a 2-2 draw with Malaysia.
Topics mentioned in this article
Advertisement
Get the Latest Cricket Updates, Check India Tour of Australia 2024-25, Results, News and IPL 2025 Mega Auction Updates at NDTV Sports. Like Us On Facebook Or Follow Us On Twitter For More Sports Updates. You Can Also Download The NDTV Cricket App For Android Or iOS.