Asian Games: India suffer 1-5 defeat to China- Highlights
Asian Games 2023: Rahul KP scored for India, while Gao Tianyi, Jiang Shenglong, Tao Qianglong (twice), and Hao Fang found the net for China.
Sunil Chhetri shoots on goal during India vs China, Asian Games 2023
Indian men's football team lost to host nation China in their Asian Games 2023 group stage opener.
China broke the deadlock in the 16th minute with a powerful volley from Tianyi Gao. India struck back in the 46th minute when Rahul KP delivered a powerful volley of his own to equalize.
However, the second half proved challenging for India. Jiang Shenglong put China ahead again in the 51st minute, followed by a brace from Tao Qianglong in the 72nd and 76th minutes. Hao Fang dealt the final blow with China's fifth goal in the 91st minute, securing a 5-1 victory.
As it happened:
China defeats India on a 5-1 scoreline. Rahul KP scored the consolation goal for India.
India 1 - 5 China
China extends their lead with a fifth goal, and it sounds like a remarkable finish from Fang H! A defense-splitting through pass sets him up, and he manages to score from a very tight angle.
India is knocking on the door! Rohit Danu's good cross to Vincy Barretto creates a promising opportunity, but China's defense steps up with a timely clearance just before Barretto can take a shot.
A crucial moment in defense for India! Sandesh Jhingan comes up with a timely interception to thwart a potentially dangerous chance for the opposition.
India's tactical change to a three-defender system is a significant shift in strategy. Bold move while down to four goals.
Tao Qianglong is having a standout performance, grabbing his brace for China! A moment of pressure as Jhingan loses the ball to Peng, who then sets up Tao Qianglong on the far post.
India 1 - 4 China
China extends their lead with a third goal! Gurmeet initially denies Wang Haijan's shot, but Tao Qianglong pounces on the rebound and finds the back of the net.
India 1 - 3 China
India is showing promise with some good build-up play. Sumit Rathi's cross to Rahim Ali was on point, but China's defense stepped up to intercept Rahim Ali's pass to Sunil Chhetri. India wins a corner.
India is making its first substitution, bringing in the speedy winger Vincy Barretto for Bryce Miranda. A tactical change to inject more pace and creativity into the game.
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