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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 Sept 2023 5:29 PM IST
21' China comes close!
A tense moment for India as a mispass from their defense lands at the feet of Hu Hetao. He takes a long-range shot that goes just wide of the mark.
- 9 Sept 2023 5:25 PM IST
17' Free Kick for China!
China gets a free kick just outside the box, a dangerous position! However, their shot sails high over the bar, missing the target. India's defense holds strong in this instance.
- 9 Sept 2023 5:19 PM IST
10' Bit too long!
Rohit Danu seems to be in the thick of the action! That through ball from the middle of the park was just a tad too quick, allowing Jian Tao to reach it before Sivasakthi.
- 9 Sept 2023 5:16 PM IST
6' Chance for India!
Rohit Danu's attempt from the left, whether a cross or a shot, had the potential to find the back of the net. However, the China keeper managed to get a grip on it. Close call!
- 9 Sept 2023 5:09 PM IST
Kick Off!
And we're underway! Kick-off time at the AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers, and India is starting from right to left in their blue kits.
- 9 Sept 2023 4:42 PM IST
China u23 XI!
Starting XI: Jian Tao, Hu Hetao, Liu Haofan, Liang Shaowen, Zhu Yue, Tao Qianglong (C), Jia Feifan, Aifeierding Aisikaer, Yang Zihao, Duan Dezhi, Mutalifu Yimingkari
Substitutes: Chen Yu Hao, Abudurousuli Abudulamu, Wang Bowen, Liu Junxian, Yu Jinyong, Naibijiang Mohemaiti, Abulahan Halike, Wang Jinshuai, Fei Ernanduo, Liu Zhurun, Wang Yu, Xie Wenneng
- 9 Sept 2023 4:31 PM IST
Qualification scenarios!
Out of the participating teams, the eleven group winners and the four best second-place teams from each group will secure their spots in the prestigious Asian Cup.
India will be looking forward to acquire their maiden qualification.
