India vs China, Asian Champions Trophy 2024 Live Updates: Sukhjeet Singh, Uttam Singh Score For India | IND 2-0 CHN At Half-Time

India vs China ACT Hockey Live: Half-time!

Half of the play has ended and India are right up in this game with a 2-0 lead. Sukhjeet Singh scored the opener for the side while Uttam Singh put the visitors 2-0 up. China has an uphill task at hand if they wish to get a favourable result.

India vs China ACT Hockey Live: GOAL!!!

Uttam Singh has doubled the lead for India. China are truly under pressure now. Harmanpreet hit the ball inside the shooting circle of China but Raheel failed to find the back of the net. After some to and fro moments, the ball eventually fell in front of Uttam who hit it hard to the right of China goalie inside the net.

India vs China ACT Hockey Live: Good work from Rohidas!

China went into the shooting circle of India but a calm and composed Amit Rohidas comfortably took off the threat by intercepting the attack. Things look well in India’s control as the Harmanpreet Singh-led side is building on another attack.

India vs China ACT Hockey Live: India focusing on attack!

The second quarter of play is currently underway and India are doing a good job in it. A 1-0 advantage has boosted the visitors are they are now trying to attack more.

Second Quarter: India 1-0 China

India vs China ACT Hockey Live: End of first quarter!

The first quarter has ended. China was clearly the dominant side in the phase but India would thank the duo of Sukhjeet Singh and Jugraj for putting them 1-0 up in the game.

India vs China ACT Hockey Live: GOAL!!!

Against the run of play, India have scored the opening goal in the game against China. A sensational pass from Jugraj Singh into the shooting circle of China. Sukhjeet Singh was alert there as he put his stick right on time to score the opener for India.

India vs China ACT Hockey Live: China pressing hard!

It is China at this moment which is pressing hard for the opener, while India are trying to defend it somehow.

India vs China ACT Hockey Live: It was close!

Nice injection from Jarmanpreet Singh and captain Harmanpreet Singh took the drag flick on it but that was saved well. In fact in the counter-attack, China nearly had an opening goal. They narrowly missed it as the shot went wide.

India vs China ACT Hockey Live: Penalty corner for India!

India have got a penalty corner, the first one in the game, and they have a superb chance here to take a lead. Abhishek will inject it. He got a bit early and the umpire blew his whistle. As a result, Abhishek leaves his spot and Jarmanpreet will inject the ball now.

India vs China ACT Hockey Live: Good start for China!

While India failed to penetrate into the China’s shooting circle, their opponents managed to take the ball into the attacking third in counter-attack but failed to execute the move finally. The scores are levelled at 0-0 but both the teams are pressing hard for an opener here.

First Quarter: India 0-0 China

India vs China Hockey: Match begins!

Defending champions India have begun their title defence with their opening match against China. The game has kicked off.

India vs China Hockey: Krishan Pathak to defend India’s post!

Legendary goalkeeper PR Sreejesh is now retired and Krishan Pathak is the one defending the Indian post in this game.

Men’s Asian Champions Trophy LIVE: Japan, Korea play out draw!

The 2024 Asian Champions Trophy started off with a goal-fest in China at the picturesque Moqi Hockey Training Base on Sunday with Japan and Korea engaging in a thrilling encounter, with the match going down to the wire as Korea held Japan to a 5-5 draw. In another game in the day, Pakistan too played out a 2-2 draw with Malaysia.