35' China Pull One Back!
China respond quickly with a penalty corner. The injection seemed aimed at Du Shihao, the earlier scorer, but a clever dummy opens space for Chen Benhai, who finishes clinically to cut India’s lead.
Score: India 3–2 China
33' Harmanpreet Strikes Again!
India win a penalty corner early in the third quarter. Harmanpreet steps up and fires a flick that brushes the pads of the Chinese goalkeeper before trickling into the net. India extend their advantage.
Score: India 3–1 China
Third Quarter Underway!
The second half begins with India immediately on the attack, pressing high up the field in search of extending their lead over China.
Score: India 2–1 China
End of first half!
The first half comes to a close after an intense 30 minutes in Rajgir. China struck first through Du Shihao, but India fought back with goals from Jugraj and Harmanpreet to take the lead into halftime.
Score: India 2–1 China
28' India denied again after referral!
India win another penalty corner, with Abhishek injecting and the China goalkeeper pulling off a fine save. The rebound finds its way into the net, sparking Indian celebrations, but China immediately refers. The review shows the ball struck the foot of an Indian player, and the goal is disallowed.
Score: India 2–1 China
24' Green Card for Hardik!
India’s Hardik receives a green card for an infringement, forcing the Men in Blue to play a short period with one less player. China look to capitalize on the numerical advantage.
Score: India 2–1 China
21' China Misses Penalty Corner
China earn a penalty corner following a push tackle from Amit Rohidas. Despite the opportunity, they fail to convert, keeping India in the lead.
Score: India 2–1 China
20' India Take the Lead!
India earn yet another penalty corner. Jugraj delivers, and Harmanpreet unleashes a trademark right-foot strike into the net, putting India ahead for the first time in the match.
Score: India 2–1 China
17' India Equalizes from Penalty Corner!
India earn a penalty corner, and Hardik sets it up perfectly for Jugraj, who converts with a controlled strike to the far post. The crowd erupts as India level the game.
Score: India 1–1 China
Quarter 2 Begins
The second quarter is underway as India look to find an equalizer. The Men in Blue restart with renewed energy, aiming to challenge China’s lead.
Score: India 0–1 China
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