India vs Pakistan, Asian Champions Trophy Hockey 2023 Highlights: Harmanpreet Singh Stars As India Thump Pakistan 4-0
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India vs Pakistan, Asian Champions Trophy 2023 Highlights: Harmanpreet Singh scored two goals while Jugraj Singh and Akashdeep Singh scored one goal apiece.
India vs Pakistan, Asian Champions Trophy Hockey 2023 Highlights: India defeated Pakistan 4-0 in an Asian Champions Trophy match at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, Chennai on Wednesday. Harmanpreet Singh scored two goals while Jugraj Singh and Akashdeep Singh scored one goal apiece. India, who had already qualified for the semi-finals of the tournament, ended at the top spot in the table at the end of the league stage. On the other hand, the big defeat to Pakistan knocked the side out of the tournament.
Here are the Highlights of the India vs Pakistan, Asian Champions Trophy Hockey match from Chennai:
22:16 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Hockey Live: India win!!!
India have won the game by a margin of 4-0. That also eliminates Pakistan from the Asian Champions Trophy as they finish at the fifth spot in the six-team table and fail to secure a semi-final spot.
India take a 4-0 lead now. Mandeep Singh hit the ball towards the goalkeeper. It seemed the ball also took the stick from Akashdeep Singh before entering the goalpost.
India vs Pakistan Hockey Live: Chance goes begging!
It was a superb pass from Karthi Selvam from the left flank but Akashdeep Singh failed to put the ball into the post. He was waiting for the pass right in front of the far post and it should have been a goal there, but Akashdeep failed to cash in on the opportunity.
Jugraj Singh puts India 3-0 ahead. This is getting tougher for Pakistan. It was a perfect injection on PC and Jugraj played a perfect drag flick on it to help India put Pakistan in more trouble.
India vs Pakistan Hockey Live: 3rd quarter starts!
The third quarter of play between India and Pakistan starts in Chennai. India are in well control of this game. On the other hand, Pakistan could not afford another goal as it will put their semi-final chances under risk.
Now both India and Pakistan will have to play without any referral as the former team also loses its review. Meanwhile, it the end of the second quarter.
India get another penalty corner. This is now a tough game for Pakistan. It is to note that if they lost more than the margin of two goals this will be over for them.
Harmanpreet Singh scored the goal for India via the penalty corner. It was a good injection and Harmanpreet produced a perfect drag flick to put India 1-0 ahead. India got the goal in the 15th minute and they lead after the end of first quater.
Mandeep Singh's backhander has been intercepted by the Pakistan defence. Maybe he took too much time in playing the shot. It was a beautiful pass from Jarmanpreet Singh into the striking circle but India failed to take advantage.
Penalty Corner for Pakistan! They had scored a goal but India reviewed it and the umpire termed it a dangerous play for a raised ball. However, Pakistan get a PC.
India vs Pakistan Hockey Live: Players walk out to the middle
The players of both the sides have walked out to the middle. They are greeted by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin. We are only minutes away from the start of the game.
India vs Pakistan Live: A crucial game for Pakistan
Pakistan need to perform well in tonight's game to assure themselves of a semi-final berth. Meanwhile, a big defeat will hamper their chances to advance to the next stage. Pakistan are at the third spot in the table currently.
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