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 11:46 AM GMT
14' Chhetriii!
A near miss for India! Sunil Chhetri had a golden opportunity, but his shot sails just over the bar.
- 19 Sep 2023 11:45 AM GMT
10' Offside!
A sigh of relief for Team India as the offside flag saves them from a potential heart-stopping moment. Tan Long seems to be a constant threat, running into the box with intent.
- 19 Sep 2023 11:37 AM GMT
6' Gurmeet with a save!
A close call for China as their number 10 gets a free header, but Gurmeet denies them with a fantastic save!
- 19 Sep 2023 11:32 AM GMT
Kick off!
Let's go Blue Tigers! Against all the odds, after a 9 year hiatus Indian football has kicked off its game against hosts China in the Asian Games. China in their orange kits are playing from left to right.
- 19 Sep 2023 11:10 AM GMT
India are the third most successful team in the competitions history!
Gold Medals - 1951, 1962
Bronze Medal- 1970
1962 Gold medal winning team - 19 Sep 2023 10:49 AM GMT
Matchday Trivia!
Sunil Chhetri will be the third Indian to captain the team in two Asian Games (2014 and 2022)!
Sailen Manna (1951 and 1954) and Bhaichung Bhutia (2002 and 2006) were the other two.
- 19 Sep 2023 10:34 AM GMT
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Indian men's football team take on China in the group stages of Asian games 2023. Stay tuned for real-time updates, scores and all the exciting action.
