20' China nearly scores
Bichu Devi, who replaces Savita Punia in the goal, fails to make a clear save and the ball bounces towards the goal. Ishika Chaudhary rushes in to stop it. A Chinese player dives in but Udita sweeps the ball away.
China is now dominating the play.
Just a few seconds back, China earns a penalty corner, the first in the match. But the drag flick finds the first rusher Salima Tete. China asks for a referral. The ball deflects of Tete's ankle. China earns a PC, but the score remains unchanged.
2nd quarter begins
Brilliant save by Chinese goalkeeper Li Xinhuan. Salima Tete initiates an attack from the left flank. She tries to break into the box, but Chinese players crowd the place. The goalkeeper Xinhuan dives and clears the danger. India 1-0 China
End of first quarter | India 1-0 China
India leads 1-0 at the end of the first quarter, courtesy of a Vandana Katariya goal.
15' Vandana Katariya scores
India takes the lead in the match through a goal from Vandana Katariya. What a comeback she has made after an injury spree. She scored an important goal at the dead end of the first quarter. India 1-0 China.
Lalremsiami pushes forward a low cross from the right. Vandana dives and stretches her body to deflect the ball into the goal. And with this, the first quarter comes to an end.
11' Liu Hua misses the board
China makes a rare attack on the Indian box after Zhang Ying manages to create a space for herself. She passes the ball to Liu Hua, playing her fifth match. She goes for a reverse sweep, but her execution is not good as her shot goes wide. India 0-0 China
7' India dominates the quarter
India takes control of the first quarter and makes a few quick runs down the left flanks, especially by Gurjit and Navneet. But China remains vigilant in the defence.
4' China foils Indian attack
India builds an attack through the left flank. Gurjit Kaur comes up with the pass, but she finds no receiver in front of the Chinese box. China clears the danger. India 0-0 China
1st quarter: 3' India controls the mid-field
India takes early control in the first quarter. But China intercepts the Indian attack.
Time for national anthems
Chinese national anthem will be played followed by India's at the Kalinga Stadium before the kick-off.
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