Asian Champions Trophy 2018: India vs China, Live Match Updates

INDIA 3 - CHINA 1

Updated: 16 May 2018 14:40 IST - Published: 16 May 2018 12:48 IST

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A great win for India as the Indian defence soaked up immense pressure from the Chinese while the strikers made no mistake with the chances they had.

India started with a bang just as they did in the first match launching a barrage of attacks in the first quarter. Their efforts paid off as Vandana found the target twice. The Chinese tightened up their defence in the second quarter just after they scored through Wen Dan at the end of the first quarter. It was even-stevens in the third quarter with China pressing hard. In the final quarter, China looked dangerous but India scored off a PC courtesy of the ever-dependable Gurjit Kaur.

IT'S ALL OVER. INDIA HAVE WON. INDIA 3 - CHINA 1 IS THE FINAL SCORE

Yet another PC!!! Danger for India in the dying seconds!!

PC awarded!!!!

59' Twenty seconds to go. Referral on for a PC to China.

58' Just over a minute to go. Powerful cross into the Indian circle from the right flank. Dangerous ball ruled by the referee.

57' Free hit to the defence for India after a dangerous goalmouth melee and a referral

56' OOOOOPS!!!! India almost have a fourth!!!!

55' China take their goalie off with 5 minutes to go. Not many options when you trail by 2 goals.

53' India needed a third goal and have one now. Just over six minutes to go. Can India pull this one off???

INDIA 3 - CHINA 1

GURJIT KAUR DOES IT AGAIN!!!!! POWERFUL LOW STRIKE TO THE LEFT OF THE GOALIE!!!

52' Counter by India and PC earned !!!!!!!!

51' THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO SPACE IN THE INDIAN CIRCLE!!!!!!! China attacking in numbers, India defending in numbers

Drag flick padded away by the Chinese goalie.

49' PC FOR INDIA!!!!!!

47' The Indian defenders have to be commended for doing a great job but how long can they hold on?

46' New quarter. Same old tale as China attack yet again. Ball cleared via an overhead pass but China ARE BACK AGAIN!!!!!

The Indian defence just about holding on. India simply HAVE to find a third goal to ward off the pressure or China will have an equalizer soon by the look of things.

END OF THE THIRD QUARTER: INDIA 2 - CHINA 1

44' It has been one-way traffic for most of the third quarter. Can India hold on?

43' India still living dangerously. Waves of attacks from the Chinese strikers!!!

41' Signs look ominous for India!! The Indians simply unable to clear out of harms way and when they do the Chinese are back in a flash!!!!

39' Deep Grace Ekka's free hit intercepted outside the Indian circle. China pressing hard as ever!!!

38' China pressing really hard. India finally get the ball past the Chinese circle. To no avail, free hit to China.

Yet another PC!!

37' PC for China!!!

35' Both teams trying to find a way into the opposition circle. Nether team able to create a good enough move to do so and get a shot at goal.

32' India give the ball away and the Chinese girls enter the Indian 25. India clear, come away. Cannot penetrate the Chinese defence.

The second half is about to commence. Can India find a third goal???

The first quarter saw some great end-to-end hockey and India looked to have the edge. Vandana's first goal showed her amazing speed and the second found her aptly positioned to tap the ball in to the goalmouth. In the second quarter, the game was not as free flowing with both teams tightening up in their own cirlcles. India still have a one-goal lead, however, will need to consolidate soon against the Chinese who have been pressing hard.

END OF THE FIRST HALF: INDIA 2 - CHINA 1

28' Neither team able to score thus far in the second quarter. Both defences looking tighter and more compact.

26' China launching repeated attacks in the Indian 25. The Indian defence equal to the task.

24' China on the edge of the Indian 25'. India come away with a counter. Unable to find a way through the Chinese defence

20' China pressing hard for the equalizer. India not allowing the Chinese strikers room to maneuver.

18' Danger for the Indians as China press hard. India launch a quick counter. Lightning fast hockey on show.

17' India into the attack again as the second quarter gets underway. Unable to make the most of a good move.

Vandana added to the tally after a great move to put India 2 - 0 up. China pulled one back with a few seconds left in the first quarter.

Attacking end to end hockey on display in the first quarter. Vandana scored after a scinitillating solo run down the left flank and a spectacular reverse hit to give India the lead

END OF FIRST QUARTER: CHINA 1 - INDIA 2

14' GOAALLL FOR CHINA!!! INDIA 2 - CHINA 1

13' Obstruction in the Indian circle. PC for China

VANDANA ON FIRE FOR INDIA!!!

11' GOAAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! INDIA 2 - CHINA 0

Three PCs in a row for China. Ball cleared by the Indians.

8' PC for China!!!!

Great run down the left flank and a great goal off a reverse flick.