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Asian Champions Trophy LIVE - India beat Pakistan 3-1 - Updates, Results, Scores, Blog
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Welcome to The Bridge's LIVE Blog from India's clash against Pakistan in the Men's Asian Champions Trophy
The Indian men's hockey team started their Asian Champions Trophy campaign on a rather unexpected note, being held by South Korea for a 2-2 draw. Graham Reid's men however struck back immediately against the hosts Bangladesh by thumping them 9-0.
The Pakistani's, on the other, playing without their senior goalkeepers due to visa issues, were held to a goalless draw by Japan in their only match so far. As the arch-rivals clash, expect a high voltage contest.
Stay tuned for all the latest updates!
Live Updates
- 17 Dec 2021 10:03 AM GMT
18 Minutes
Shilanand Lakra was on course there on the counter, but the Pakistani defence comes up with a tactical foul. Brilliant this from Pakistan.
- 17 Dec 2021 9:58 AM GMT
End of first quarter!
That was quick. Pakistan tried their best towards the end, but the Indian defence kept it tight. Harmanpreet's drag-flick means that India leads at the end of the first 15 minutes.
India 1-0 Pakistan
- 17 Dec 2021 9:55 AM GMT
12 Minutes
Shamsher gets on the counter, realises he does not have support and pulls it back. India preferring to keep the possession and build the pressure. They manage to get a shot in at the goal, but the Pakistani goalkeeper is up to the task.
India 1-0 Pakistan
- 17 Dec 2021 9:52 AM GMT
Another chance goes begging
A wonderful interception by the Indian defence, Manpreet passes it wonderfully to Sumit inside the circle. There are two players to receive Sumit's pass on the far side, but neither manages to get the required deflection. Another chance goes begging.
India 1-0 Pakistan
- 17 Dec 2021 9:50 AM GMT
Harmanpreet scoressss!!!!
The duo of Hardik and Harmanpreet combine and India slot in the first goal of the match!
India 1-0 Pakistan
- 17 Dec 2021 9:49 AM GMT
PC, INDIA!
First PC of the match and it goes to India, courtesy a tackle from the back. Pakistan are carded as well. Down to 10 men are the men in green.
- 17 Dec 2021 9:48 AM GMT
Opportunity missed!
A beautiful pass from Hardik to Rajkumar Pal and instead of slotting it in, he hits Dilpreet Singh on his back. That was comical from India,
- 17 Dec 2021 9:45 AM GMT
India on the attack
4 Minutes into the contest and India are on the attack now. They penetrate but the Pakistani defence has held up well. Multiple free hits for India, but they can't get it in.
Akashdeep is back on the field. India back to 11 men.
- 17 Dec 2021 9:42 AM GMT
Akashdeep Carded!
Not even a minute into the contest and Akashdeep Singh gets a card. India down to 10 men early on.
- 17 Dec 2021 9:41 AM GMT
All set!
The National Anthems are done. The players take the field and we are all set to start.
