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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 11:59 AM GMT
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 Sep 2023 11:55 AM GMT
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 Sep 2023 11:49 AM GMT
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 Sep 2023 11:46 AM GMT
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 Sep 2023 11:39 AM GMT
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 Sep 2023 11:12 AM GMT
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 Sep 2023 11:01 AM GMT
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.
