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AFC U23 Asian Cup 2024 Qualifiers: India 1-2 China at Full Time - Highlights
China secured a crucial three points by netting a last-minute winner, overshadowing India's efforts. India's equalizer came from an unfortunate own-goal by Hu Hetao.
India vs China in the AFC U23 qualifiers
India vs China, Football: The first half of the AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifier between India and China proved to be an evenly matched contest, with both teams heading into halftime deadlocked at 0-0.
The 68th-minute marked the opening of the scoring, with Tao Qianglong netting a spot-kick for China. India found an equalizer in the 93rd minute through an unfortunate own-goal by Hu Hetao. However, just as India's celebration began, Mohemaiti shattered their hopes with a 96th-minute winner. India U23 will next face UAE on Tuesday.
As it happened:
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- 9 Sep 2023 1:36 PM GMT
Full Time! India 1-2 China
The final whistle blows, bringing an end to what has been an action-packed match between India and China in the AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers.
India 1 - 2 China
- 9 Sep 2023 1:34 PM GMT
96' GOAL!
A quick response from China! Naibijiang Mohemaiti, left unmarked inside the left side of the box, capitalizes on a cross from the right flank and slots it into the net. It's a swift and clinical finish that puts China back in the lead.
India 1 - 2 China
- 9 Sep 2023 1:31 PM GMT
93' GOOOALLLL!!
What a dramatic turn of events! India equalizes with a goal! A free kick from outside the box finds its way into the box, bouncing off a Chinese defender and into the net. It's a stroke of luck for India, but they'll take it. The match is back on level
India 1 - 1 China
- 9 Sep 2023 1:25 PM GMT
86' India on the attack!
Jiteshwor Singh Yumkhaibam advances through the middle, bypassing defenders to take a shot. Unfortunately, the shot lacked power and was easily collected by the keeper. There were options inside the box that might have been a better choice.
- 9 Sep 2023 1:16 PM GMT
78' Free Kick for India!
A chance for India from a free kick, but the referee detects a foul during the delivery, leading to a goal kick for China. China try to start a counter from it, but its cleared.
- 9 Sep 2023 1:07 PM GMT
68' GOAL!
China takes the lead. Gill had absolutely no chance to save that.
India 0 - 1 China
- 9 Sep 2023 1:04 PM GMT
66' Penalty for China!
A penalty is awarded to China as Vibin Mohanan fouls Liu Haofan inside the box. China's captain, Tao Qianglong, steps up to take the crucial spot-kick.
- 9 Sep 2023 12:59 PM GMT
59' What a save from Gill!
China are awarded a free kick just outside the box due to a handball by Vibin Mohanan. It's a close call, as it could have been a penalty if the positioning were slightly different. Hu Hetao takes the free kick, but it hits the wall and spills into the box. Aifeierding Aisikaer, left unmarked, takes a shot, and Gill manages to save it, but there's an initial scramble before he secures the ball.
- 9 Sep 2023 12:53 PM GMT
53' Another penalty appeal!
More drama in the box as China appeals for a penalty when the ball hits the hand of Thoiba Moirangthem inside the box. However, the referee decides that the hand was close to the body and waves off the appeal, signaling to play on.
