Asian Games
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:
Live Updates
- 19 Sep 2023 12:43 PM GMT
50' GOAL!
China retakes the lead with a stunning long-range ground shot from Dai Weijun! Gurmeet stands helpless as the ball finds the back of the net.
India 1 - 2 China
- 19 Sep 2023 12:17 PM GMT
45+1' - Rahul KP scores! India 1-1 China at Half Time
Lalchhununga beats Wang in a one-on-one situation on the edge of the box. India have fought back well and the first half is capped off by a magic moment! Rahul KP scores a goal from an impossible angle! India are back level! The Chinese crowd is silenced!
India 1-1 China
- 19 Sep 2023 12:13 PM GMT
43' - India give China a scare
India keeping a lot of the ball and trying to build from the back. Rabeeh, Rahul KP combine to set up a good move for India as the away team create an attacking move for the first time in the match which is not a counter attack.
- 19 Sep 2023 12:08 PM GMT
36' Toomuch weight on that ball!
A missed opportunity for India there. Rahul KP with a promising pass to release Bryce Miranda, but it seems the pass had a bit too much weight on it, making it tough for Bryce to reach.
- 19 Sep 2023 12:05 PM GMT
32' India playing much better now!
It's great to see India finding their rhythm in the game! Holding possession, good ball rotation, and asserting physicality in the midfield can be key to controlling the pace of the match. It's a positive sign, and they'll be looking to capitalize on this momentum to create scoring opportunities.
- 19 Sep 2023 11:59 AM GMT
26' What a miss!
A golden opportunity missed by Rahim Ali! In a game where chances are precious, Rahim Ali finds himself unmarked and receives a perfect pass from Chhetri. With time on his side, he had the chance to control the ball, but his shot goes well over the bar.
- 19 Sep 2023 11:55 AM GMT
24' Gurmeettt saves the Penalty!!!
Gurmeet comes to India's rescue! After giving away the penalty while trying to clear the ball, Captain Zhu Chenjie steps up to take it for China. However, Gurmeet stands tall and punches the ball away with a brilliant save.
- 19 Sep 2023 11:53 AM GMT
21' India trying to break on counters!
India is showing signs of intent with some well-timed counterattacks. Bryce delivered a beautiful cross into the box, but unfortunately, there was no one there to connect with it.
- 19 Sep 2023 11:49 AM GMT
16' GOAL!
China takes the lead with a beautifully crafted goal! It all started with a precise corner kick delivered by Liu Yang. The ball found its way to a teammate who attempted a header, but it deflected towards Gao Tianyi. With impeccable timing, Gao Tianyi smashes a powerful volley into the back of the net, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance.
India 0 - 1 China
