Asian Champions Trophy LIVE - India beat Pakistan 3-1 - Updates, Results, Scores, Blog

18 Minutes

Shilanand Lakra was on course there on the counter, but the Pakistani defence comes up with a tactical foul. Brilliant this from Pakistan.

End of first quarter!

That was quick. Pakistan tried their best towards the end, but the Indian defence kept it tight. Harmanpreet's drag-flick means that India leads at the end of the first 15 minutes.

India 1-0 Pakistan

12 Minutes

Shamsher gets on the counter, realises he does not have support and pulls it back. India preferring to keep the possession and build the pressure. They manage to get a shot in at the goal, but the Pakistani goalkeeper is up to the task.

India 1-0 Pakistan

Another chance goes begging

A wonderful interception by the Indian defence, Manpreet passes it wonderfully to Sumit inside the circle. There are two players to receive Sumit's pass on the far side, but neither manages to get the required deflection. Another chance goes begging.

India 1-0 Pakistan

Harmanpreet scoressss!!!!

The duo of Hardik and Harmanpreet combine and India slot in the first goal of the match! 

India 1-0 Pakistan

PC, INDIA!

First PC of the match and it goes to India, courtesy a tackle from the back. Pakistan are carded as well. Down to 10 men are the men in green.

Opportunity missed!

A beautiful pass from Hardik to Rajkumar Pal and instead of slotting it in, he hits Dilpreet Singh on his back. That was comical from India,

India on the attack

4 Minutes into the contest and India are on the attack now. They penetrate but the Pakistani defence has held up well. Multiple free hits for India, but they can't get it in.

Akashdeep is back on the field. India back to 11 men.

Akashdeep Carded!

Not even a minute into the contest and Akashdeep Singh gets a card. India down to 10 men early on.

All set!

The National Anthems are done. The players take the field and we are all set to start.