Asian Champions Trophy: India begin campaign with a 3-0 win over China - Highlights
45' End of 4th quarter
China have made a few sharp attacks in this quarter but failed to open the deadlock in the final third. India defend well and continue to lead 3-0 in the match.
43' Penalty corner for China
China appeal for a penalty stroke as Sumit blocks Chinese player with his body inside the circle. But the video umpire gives a penalty corner to China instead.
Gao Jiesheng's lightening quick drag-flick off the target.
40' China attack
China build an attack and make a circle entry, but there is not enough muscle in their attack. India continue to lead 3-0.
38' China make a circle entry
China are trying to breach the Indian circle, but their attack lacks sharpness. Indian defences looks unchallenged here.
34' Penalty corner for India
Uttam Singh earns the PC. Abhishek interjects. Harmanpreet steps up with this drag flick, but his shot is blocked by the Chinese goalkeeper. India 3-0 China
33' Goal! India extend their lead to 3-0
Chinese defence is missing here as Abhishek swerves and scores with a lightening quick smash. The Chinese goalkeeper has no chance at all.
India extend their lead to 3-0.
3rd quarter begins
India make a cricle entry but cannot utilise the chance as the ball goes out of play. Krishan Pathan is back in the goal.
30' Half-time | India lead 2-0
India put up a better and more organised show in the second quarter and rightfully go 2-0 up in the match at half-time.
29' Missed chance for India!
India just have come close to scoring. Gurjot has the chance of scoring after he gets a pass from Araijeet. But his effort is blocked by the Chinese players.
26' Goal! India take a 2-0 lead
Raheel's shot is saved, but Uttam Singh, the former India U21 captain, swerves and scores from the rebound. India claim a 2-0 lead now in their opening Asian Champions Trophy match.
The attack starts with captain Harmanpreet. He sends a pass from the mid-pitch. Abhishek and Raheel combine, and the latter takes a shot but the Chinese goalkeeper blocks. Uttam, preying a bit far away, grabs the chance and scores.
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