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India and Pakistan play out a 1-1 draw LIVE: Men's Asia Cup Hockey — HIGHLIGHTS
An Indian side led by Birendra Lakra plays out a 1-1 draw against their arch-rival Pakistan in the Hockey Men's Asia Cup.
Indian men's hockey team led by Birendra Lakra concede a last-moment equaliser to play out a draw against Pakistan in their opening match of the Men's Hockey Asia Cup on Monday. Despite winning eight penalty corners, India could convert just one thanks to Selvam Karthi in the first quarter. Pakistan, who missed on several occasions found their equaliser in the 59th minute of the match to level the tie.
Thanks for staying with The Bridge's LIVE blog. Read the highlights of the match below:
Live Updates
- 23 May 2022 12:06 PM GMT
Another miss by Pakistan
16' Pakistan miss an open goal. Arfaz fails to keep the ball in target after being rebounded by the Indian keeper Suraj Karkera
- 23 May 2022 12:01 PM GMT
Coach Saradara Singh will be happy with India's performance in the first quarter
- 23 May 2022 12:00 PM GMT
India lead by 1 goal at the end of first quarter
End of Q1!
India hold on to their lead with goal they got from a penalty corner.
- 23 May 2022 11:58 AM GMT
14' Ajaz Ahmed cuts back from the right plank to pose a danger for India. However, nobody was present to receive the ball and finish it off for Pakistan.
- 23 May 2022 11:56 AM GMT
13' Pakistan look a bit disorganised here failing to convert those attacks into something fruitful.
- 23 May 2022 11:54 AM GMT
Captain Birendra Lakra shines
11' Virendra Lakra comes as the rolling substitute to thwart a series of Pakistani attacks.