India vs Pakistan Highlights, Men’s Hockey, Asian Champions Trophy 2024© AFP
India vs Pakistan Hockey Highlights: Captain Harmanpreet Singh led from the front as the Indian men’s hockey team beat Pakistan 2-1 in their final group game of the Asian Champions Trophy 2024 in Moqi, China. However, India had to come from a goal down to beat Pakistan remain unbeaten, heading into the semi-finals. Ahmad Nadeem had put Pakistan into the lead in the eighth minute, before Harmanpreet turn the game on its head with two penalty corner goals in the first-half. So far, India, Pakistan and Korea have qualified for the semi-finals, with Malaysia and China in contention to grab the final spot.
Here are the Highlights of India vs Pakistan Men’s Hockey, Asian Champions Trophy 2024 From Moqi Training Base, China
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15:14 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Hockey LIVE: Who will grab the final spot?
So, Pakistan and South Korea have also confirmed their births for the semi-final. Malaysia and China can grab the final spot. However, Malaysia need a favour from Japan, who play China in the final group stage match later today. If Japan lose, Malaysia will be out.
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15:10 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Hockey LIVE: Room for improvement!
Not a convincing win at all for India. Craig Fulton will not be happy with his team’s performance. India’s inability to score field goals exposed once again today. Can’t rely on penalty corners all the time.
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15:03 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Hockey LIVE: That’s full-time!
India edge Pakistan out 2-1 to stay unbeaten! Pakistan were definitely the better side on the night but couldn’t take their chances. Harmanpreet Singh’s penalty corner brace enough for India on the day. A comeback win for India.
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14:56 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Hockey LIVE: India struggling!
India have not able to break Pakistan down, despite a man’s advantage. Manpreet Singh has now been asked to sit out for five minutes, meaning that both teams will end the game with 10 players on the field. Only a couple of minutes left now
Ind 2:1 Pak (’57)
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14:50 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Hockey LIVE: Pakistan down to 10-man!
Jugraj hits the deck after a collision with Ashraf Rana. The players are having a go at each other. Meanwhile, there was TV check for misconduct by Rana.
And the video umpire says that it’s a yellow card for Rana, who will sit out the next 10 minutes, reducing Pakistan to 10-man for the remainder of the match.
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14:46 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Hockey LIVE: Pakistan clear the danger!
India’s search for a third goal goes on as the first dragflick is blocked from Jugraj. However, India got another one, but this it was Hamadudin making a crucial goal-line clearance.
Ind 2:1 Pak (’49)
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14:43 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Hockey LIVE: PC for India!
Abhishek wins a penalty corner for India! Faisal complaining about the decision and Pakistan take the review. However, the on-field decision stays. Harmanpreet will be fancing his chances as he is on a hat-trick!
Ind 2:1 Pak (’48)
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14:39 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Hockey LIVE: Q4 starts!
Final quarter is underway. This is anyone’s game with just one goal separating the two sides.
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14:35 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Hockey LIVE: No PC threat from Pak!
No Sufyan, no party! Pakistan miss a couple of chances from the penalty corner late in this third quarter. India lead 2-1 with the final 15 minutes left. Players heading for a short break
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14:32 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Hockey LIVE: 5 minutes suspension from Sufyan!
And Sufyan finds the referee’s pocked. He gets a yellow card for a dangerous challenge. He will sit out the next five minutes. If Pakistan win a PC, they will have to rely on someone else.
Ind 2-1 Pak (’42)
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14:28 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Hockey LIVE: Double save from Pathak!
Saved, not once, but twice by Pathak! He saves Sufyan’s dragflick and then parries away the rebound. India living dangerously. Pakistan feel that the equaliser is just around the corner. But Pathak says no
Ind 2:1 Pak (’40)
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14:25 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Hockey LIVE: Penalty corner for India!
Araijeet Singh Hundal wins a PC! However, Harmanpreet’s effort is blocked this time. Pakistan’s rushers read the line brilliantly this time
Ind 2:1 Pak (’38)
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14:21 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Hockey LIVE: India on the attack!
India are enjoying one of their phases of the match, as far as the possession is concerned. Control build-up from the Indians and Harmanpreet is at the heart of it.
Ind 2-1 Pak (’36)
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14:15 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Hockey LIVE: Action resumes!
The second half starts with India attacking from left to right in the last two quarters. Pakistan had more circle entries but it’s India who lead 2-1
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14:07 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Hockey LIVE: Penalty Corner for Pak!
Pakistan win a penalty corner! Good work from Hannan Shahid to get an Indian foot inside the D. However, Sufiyan’s dragflick cannons off the post. No more chances for them and that’s the end of the first half.
Ind 2:1 Pak (HT)
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14:02 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Hockey LIVE: Much better from India!
That’s better from the Indian defence! Hannan Shahid twisting and turning just outside the box. He tries to make line breaking pass but it is intercepted. India have the ball now
Ind 2-1 Pak (27′)
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13:57 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Hockey LIVE: Injury setback for Pakistan!
Meanwhile, Abu Mehmood has gone down. That looks serious. He twisted his knee while trying to shield the ball. Pakistan have called for a stretcher. Hopefully, Abu is fine.
Ind 2:1 Pak (’22)
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13:53 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Hockey LIVE: Brace for Harmanpreet!
Another dragflick, another goal for Harmanpreet. Goes the same way on the keeper’s right but this one hits the net. Credit to Uttam for winning that penalty corner.
Ind 2:1 Pak (’19)
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13:50 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Hockey LIVE: Another PC for India!
The second quarter starts and India have another penalty corner! All eyes on Harmanpreet Singh who has already scored one. The line running has to be good from Pakistan. India need a great injection
Ind 1:1 Pak (’18)
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13:47 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Hockey LIVE: Harmanpreet equalises!
Harmanpreet belts the PC low and hard into the bottom corner. No chance for the goalkeeper as India restore parity. A dragflick of the highest order from the Indian captain.
Ind 1:1 Pak (’13)
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13:41 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Hockey LIVE: PC for India!
India have won a penalty corner, thanks to Jarmanpreet Singh. Ajaz Ahmad gets a green card and Pakistan have been reduced to 10-man for the next few minutes.
Ind 0:1 Pak (’13)
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13:37 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Hockey LIVE: Goal for Pak!
Pakistan have taken a shock lead inside the first 10 minutes! Hannan Shahid makes a solo run in the middle and passes it to Ahmad Nadeem, who scores from close range. This is the first time that India have conceded first in this tournament
Ind 0:1 Pak (‘7)
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13:34 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Hockey LIVE: Pakistan threaten!
A couple of decent chances for Pakistan! Moin Shakeel and Ajaz Ahmad make promising runs but fail to test Krishna Pathak.
Ind 0:0 Pak (‘6)
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13:32 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Hockey LIVE: 1st circle entry from India!
First real opening comes from India. Not a big threat for Pakistan. Abhishek receives the ball inside the D, tries to control but the defender steals the ball from him
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13:28 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Hockey LIVE: Here’s how Pakistan have lined up!
The outfield players for Pakistan are Abu Mahmood, Sufyan Khan, Muhammad Hamadudin, AJaz Ahmad, Moin SHakeel, Ahmad Butt, Zikriya Hayat, Hannan Shahid, Reman Abdul and Waheed Ashraf Rana.
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13:25 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Hockey LIVE: We are underway!
First quarter begins as India attack from right to left in the first 45. Gurjot and Sukjheet start in the attack alongside Abhishek, one of the heroes of India’s historic Paris Olympics campaign. Sit tight and enjoy the action.
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13:18 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Hockey LIVE: Not long before the start!
Can’t take Pakistan lightly. They must be brimming with confidence after beating China 5-1 in their previous match. Hannan Shahid, with four goals, has been their top goalscorer so far. India have been shaky at the back despite winning all four games.
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13:10 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Hockey LIVE: Korea book SF birth!
Korea have just held Malaysia to a 3-3 draw. This means that the Koreans are through to the semi-finals. Malaysia now need a favour from Japan in their final match against China. A defeat or draw for Japan, who are already out, will end Malaysia’s campaign too.
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12:47 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Hockey LIVE: Starting line-ups out
The stage is set for the ultimate showdown as India takes on Pakistan in the Men’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024! Our warriors are ready to defend the pride of the nation. Let’s back our boys as they take the field in this high-stakes rivalry! Who’s excited to see this epic… pic.twitter.com/Dt5ghYiQtV
— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) September 14, 2024
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12:45 (IST)
Asian Champions Trophy LIVE: Captain speaks
India captain Harmanpreet Singh said that he want to keep the emotion in check against Pakistan.
“I have been playing with some of the players in the Pakistan team since my junior days and we share a special bond with them. They are like my brothers. Of course, on the field, we will go about the match like we would against any other opponent and make sure we keep our emotions in check,” he said.
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12:38 (IST)
IND vs PAK LIVE Score: Pakistan’s show so far
Other other hand, Pakistan have been resilient as they sit at the second spot in the campaign. Playing under the guidance of hockey legend Tahir Zaman, they have improved with every passing game. They drew 2-2 against Malaysia and Korea, beat Japan 2-1 and China 5-1 to climb up to the second spot in the points table.
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12:29 (IST)
India vs Pakistan Hockey LIVE: India’s show so far
Starting the tournament as favourites, Paris Olympics bronze-medallists India haven’t disappointed so far, beating hosts China 3-0, Japan 5-1, trouncing Malaysia 8-1 before registering a 3-1 victory against Korea in their last match.
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12:26 (IST)
Asian Champions Trophy 2024 LIVE Score: Recent head-to-head record
In the recent past, India have been dominant over Pakistan. At the Asian Games in Hangzhou last year, India beat Pakistan 10-2 in their pool match, and only a few months prior to that, they beat Pakistan 4-0 at the Hero Asian Champions Trophy in Chennai.
At the 2022 Asia Cup in Jakarta, a relatively young Indian side held Pakistan to a 1-1 draw while at the Hero Asian Champions Trophy in Dhaka 2021, India beat Pakistan 4-3 to win the bronze medal.
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12:22 (IST)
IND vs PAK Hockey LIVE: Rich history
India and Pakistan share a great history in hockey! The two teams are among the most successful teams in Olympic history, though Pakistan’s performance at the global level has not been good of late. India, on the the hand, have won back to back bronze medals in Olympics in the 2020 and the 2024 edition.
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12:14 (IST)
Asian Champions Trophy LIVE: It’s India vs Pakistan
Hella and welcome to the live coverage of the match between India and Pakistan at the Asian Champions Trophy! It’s a clash of the arch-rivals
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