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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:
Live Updates
- 9 Sep 2023 12:50 PM GMT
51' What a miss!
A golden opportunity for India! Vibin Mohanan delivers a well-placed cross into the box for Suhail Bhatt, but unfortunately, he skies the shot.
- 9 Sep 2023 12:48 PM GMT
49' Free Kick for China!
Vibin Mohanan fouls an opponent outside the box, conceding a free kick to China. Mutalifu Yimingkari takes the free kick, and the ball bounces off another China player, leading to a corner. The referee's decision adds to the suspense but it is cleared.
- 9 Sep 2023 12:42 PM GMT
45' Second half is underway!
And we're back for the second half! The AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifier between India and China resumes. India will be attacking from left to right.
- 9 Sep 2023 12:27 PM GMT
Half Time!
That's the halftime whistle! It's been an intense first half between India and China in the AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers. Both teams have had their moments, but the score remains level.
India 0 - 0 China
- 9 Sep 2023 12:24 PM GMT
45' Appeal for a handball!
Controversy in the box! Chinese players appeal for a handball by Jitendra, but the referee waves it off, signaling to play on.
- 9 Sep 2023 12:19 PM GMT
40' China controlling the game at the moment!
China appears to have taken control of the game, applying consistent pressure with back-to-back attacks. India's midfield is struggling, but their defense is holding strong, thwarting the Chinese advances.
- 9 Sep 2023 12:16 PM GMT
36' Corner for China!
A tense moment as China wins a corner, taken by Jia Feifan. The ball dips into the box, and their captain, Tao Qianglong, attempts a shot but misses the target. Vibin Mohanan tries to initiate a counter for India, but the China defense clears the danger.
- 9 Sep 2023 12:11 PM GMT
32' Chance for India!
A near miss for India! Sivasakthi was inside the box, but a slip denied him the opportunity. The ball fell to Vibin Mohanan outside the box, but his shot just missed the mark.
- 9 Sep 2023 12:08 PM GMT
28' Jitendra!!!!
A crucial defensive play by Jitendra! His timely clearance, running behind Mutalifu Yimingkari to head the ball away, prevents what could have been a dangerous counter for China. Great anticipation and execution by Jitendra to maintain India's defensive stability.
- 9 Sep 2023 12:05 PM GMT
26' Another Free Kick for China!
China earns another free kick, this time not from a dangerous spot, as Sanjeev Stalin fouls Mutalifu Yimingkari. The ball finds a China player in the box, but his header goes wide of the target. India's defense still holding strong.
