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Hockey Asia Cup 2025: India beat China- Highlights
India begin their Hockey Asia Cup 2025 journey with a win against China.
Hockey Asia Cup 2025 LIVE: India up against China- Updates, score, blog (Photo credit: HI)
India began their Hockey Asia Cup 2025 campaign with a thrilling 4–3 win over China in Rajgir.
China struck first through Du Shihao, but India hit back with penalty corner goals from Jugraj Singh and captain Harmanpreet Singh to take the lead.
Harmanpreet went on to complete a hat-trick, proving decisive in the contest. China stayed in the fight with goals from Chen Benhai and Gao Jiesheng, but the hosts held their nerve to start the tournament with full points.
Final Score: India 4–3 China
Highlights:
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- 29 Aug 2025 11:40 AM GMT
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- 29 Aug 2025 11:36 AM GMT
Full-Time in Rajgir
The whistle blows to end a thrilling contest in Rajgir. India edge past China in their Asia Cup 2025 opener, powered by Harmanpreet Singh’s hat-trick and Jugraj’s strike. Despite China’s resilience and strong penalty corner conversions, the hosts hold firm to claim all three points.
Final Score: India 4–3 China
- 29 Aug 2025 11:31 AM GMT
57' India Miss Penalty Corner Chance
India win a late penalty corner as Hardik delivers the injection, but the execution inside the circle falters and no one manages to get the final touch. A missed opportunity to seal the game.
Score: India 4–3 China
- 29 Aug 2025 11:26 AM GMT
53' Yellow Card for Jarmanpreet Singh
India are temporarily reduced to 10 men as Jarmanpreet Singh receives a yellow card, forcing him off the field for five minutes. China look to capitalize on the numerical advantage.
Score: India 4–3 China
- 29 Aug 2025 11:20 AM GMT
47' Harmanpreet Completes His Hat-Trick!
India regain the lead as Harmanpreet steps up for another penalty corner and powers the ball past the Chinese defense. A crucial strike from the captain puts India back in front.
Score: India 4–3 China
- 29 Aug 2025 11:17 AM GMT
Final Quarter Begins!
The decisive fourth quarter kicks off in Rajgir. With the scores tied, both India and China push hard, knowing the opening match of the Asia Cup could swing either way.
Score: India 3–3 China
- 29 Aug 2025 11:14 AM GMT
End of Third Quarter!
An action-packed third quarter comes to a close in Rajgir. Harmanpreet’s strike gave India a two-goal cushion, but China fought back with goals from Chen Benhai and Gao Jiesheng to pull level. Everything to play for in the final quarter.
Score: India 3–3 China
- 29 Aug 2025 11:10 AM GMT
42' China Equalizes!
China make the most of another penalty corner as Gao Jiesheng finds the target with a precise finish, bringing the visitors level once again in this thrilling contest.
Score: India 3–3 China
- 29 Aug 2025 11:06 AM GMT
39' Harmanpreet Misses Penalty Stroke!
India are awarded a penalty stroke after Mandeep Singh is brought down by the Chinese goalkeeper. China review the decision, but the stroke stands. Harmanpreet steps up confidently, only to see his attempt crash against the post.
Score: India 3–2 China
- 29 Aug 2025 11:00 AM GMT
37' China’s Goal Overturned!
China find the back of the net again, seemingly leveling the score. However, India immediately go for a referral. The review confirms body contact in the build-up, and the goal is disallowed.
Score: India 3–2 China
