India vs China, Asian Champions Trophy 2024 Highlights: India Beat China 3-0 In Campaign Opener

By nasikadmn On Sep 8, 2024

India vs China, 2024 Asian Champions Trophy Highlights© AFP

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 –

September08202417:10 (IST)

India vs China ACT Hockey Live: India win!!!

India manage to keep a clean sheet as they have won this game against China with a 3-0 margin. What a start to the campaign this is for the four-time champions! Sukhjeet, Abhishek and Uttam scored the goals for the side.
September08202417:00 (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.

Final Quarter: India 3-0 China
September08202416:58 (IST)

India vs China ACT Hockey Live: PC for India!

India have got a penalty corner, but Abhishek and Harmanpreet are unavailable currently. Jugraj went off target with his drag flick and China took a sigh of relief. India are still in control with a comfortable 3-0 lead.

Final Quarter: India 3-0 China
September08202416:57 (IST)

India vs China ACT Hockey Live: India right on top!

A confident game is on display from the Indian players as most of them are on the attacking third. China, meanwhile, is totally on the backfoot with the players focusing more on defence. India have got a penalty corner, but Abhishek and Harmanpreet are unavailable. Jugraj went off target with his drag flick and China took a sigh of relief.

Final Quarter: India 3-0 China
September08202416:52 (IST)

India vs China ACT Hockey Live: Chance missed!

India could have gone 4-0 there but Abhishek missed the chance there. He hit it with extreme power but his shot went off the target. Sumit had won the ball before Gurjot passed it to Abhishek.

Final Quarter: India 3-0 China
September08202416:46 (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.
September08202416:42 (IST)

India vs China ACT Hockey Live: That goes wide!

China fail to score in the penalty corner. It was a poor injection and the shot also went wide. It was powerful and India would have been trouble, had it been directed well. India would not mind it though.

3rd Quarter: India 3-0 China
September08202416:41 (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.
September08202416:39 (IST)

India vs China ACT Hockey Live: China lose a chance!

China had an opportunity there as there was an attack from the left flank but a poor passing saw India easily taking the ball possession and averting the threat. Pressure on China is quite evident here.

3rd Quarter: India 3-0 China
September08202416:29 (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!

3rd Quarter: India 3-0 China
September08202416:26 (IST)

India vs China ACT Hockey Live: Change in goalie again!

Suraj Karkera was defending India’s goalpost in the second quarter and now Krishan Pathak is back for the third quarter. The match resumes. The third quarter is underway.
September08202416:20 (IST)

India vs China ACT Hockey Live: Half-time!

Half of the play has ended and India are right up in this game with a 2-0 lead. Sukhjeet Singh scored the opener for the side while Uttam Singh put the visitors 2-0 up. China has an uphill task at hand if they wish to get a favourable result.

India 2-0 China at half-time
September08202416:14 (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.

Second Quarter: India 2-0 China
September08202416:10 (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.

Second Quarter: India 1-0 China
September08202416:05 (IST)

India vs China ACT Hockey Live: India focusing on attack!

The second quarter of play is currently underway and India are doing a good job in it. A 1-0 advantage has boosted the visitors are they are now trying to attack more.

Second Quarter: India 1-0 China
September08202415:59 (IST)

India vs China ACT Hockey Live: End of first quarter!

The first quarter has ended. China was clearly the dominant side in the phase but India would thank the duo of Sukhjeet Singh and Jugraj for putting them 1-0 up in the game.
September08202415:58 (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.

First Quarter: India 1-0 China
September08202415:56 (IST)

India vs China ACT Hockey Live: China pressing hard!

It is China at this moment which is pressing hard for the opener, while India are trying to defend it somehow.
September08202415:51 (IST)

India vs China ACT Hockey Live: It was close!

Nice injection from Jarmanpreet Singh and captain Harmanpreet Singh took the drag flick on it but that was saved well. In fact in the counter-attack, China nearly had an opening goal. They narrowly missed it as the shot went wide.

First Quarter: India 0-0 China
September08202415:48 (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.
September08202415:45 (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.

First Quarter: India 0-0 China
September08202415:39 (IST)

India vs China Hockey: Match begins!

Defending champions India have begun their title defence with their opening match against China. The game has kicked off.
September08202415:33 (IST)

India vs China Hockey: Krishan Pathak to defend India’s post!

Legendary goalkeeper PR Sreejesh is now retired and Krishan Pathak is the one defending the Indian post in this game.
September08202415:01 (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.
September08202414:50 (IST)

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