India vs China Final Highlights, Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024: India Beat China 1-0 To Win Record-Equalling 3rd Title

IND vs CHN Hockey LIVE: Thank you!

India are now the most decorated side in the history of the tournament, equalling South Korea on three titles each. It’s party atmosphere in Rajgir.

Thank you for tuning in. It’s a goodbye for now, until next time!

IND vs CHN Hockey LIVE: India are champions!

It’s all over! India are Asian Champions Trophy winners for a record equalling third term. They beat China 1-0 virtue of Deepika’s goal in the 3rd quarter. 

IND vs CHN Hockey LIVE: 60 seconds left!

Deepika has been shot on the face. She is icing her lower lip. Seems like a crushing blow. Meanwhile, China have taken their goalie off for the final 60 seconds

IND 1:0 CHN

IND vs CHN Hockey LIVE: Nervy moments for India!

China have thrown the kitchen sink at India in this 3rd quarter. However, India are doubling up when it comes to marking. Less than 6 minutes left

IND 1:0 CHN (’55)

IND vs CHN Hockey LIVE: China pushing for leveller!

China are suddenly threatening! 1-0 lead is never safe in a match of this magnitude. Meanwhile, India wasted another PC due to lack of communication between 1st and 2nd battery

IND 1:0 CHN (’50)

IND vs CHN Hockey LIVE: Q4 is underway!

The final quarter is underway. Bichu Devi in the goal for the final 15 minutes of the match, unless the final goes to a shootout

IND 1-0 CHN (’46)

IND vs CHN Hockey LIVE: Q3 ends!

45 minutes are done in the final. We are now heading into the final quarter with India 1-0 ahead here in Rajgir. The defending champions looking comfortable

IND 1:0 CHN

IND vs CHN Hockey LIVE: Li Ting saves stroke!

Li Ting denies Deepika from the spot. Uses her stick to block the attempt which was going into the bottom right

IND 1:0 CHN (’43)

IND vs CHN Hockey LIVE: Penalty stroke for India!

Brilliant from Deepika who takes the ball on the flank before making a commanding run into the box. However, she was pushed from behind and the referee signalled for a penalty corner. China take the review but there was no conclusive evidence to overturn the decision

IND 1-0 CHN (’42)

IND vs CHN Hockey LIVE: Saved!

Huge chance for India! Sunelita makes a solo run inside the D. She beat a couple of players before unleashing a shot. However, the angle was slightly tight

IND 1:0 CHN (’38)

IND vs CHN Hockey LIVE: India on top!

China have looked lethargic in this 3rd quarter. No urge to pounce on the loose balls. On the other hand, the early goal has given Indian players a different kind of motivation

IND 1:0 CHN (’37)

IND vs CHN Hockey LIVE: GOAL!!!!

Deepika scores! India have taken the lead as Deepika scores her 11th goal of the tournament. What a way to start the quarter. 

IND 1:0 CHN

IND vs CHN Hockey LIVE: Q3 starts!

Navneet gets us underway in the second half. And India have a penalty corner inside the first 30 seconds into this 3rd quarter!

IND vs CHN Hockey LIVE: Goalless 1st half!

Half-Time in Rajgir! No goals in the 1st half as India squander 4 penalty corners. China frustrating the hosts

IND 0:0 CHN (30)

IND vs CHN Hockey LIVE: India down to 10 players!

Neha hits the bench for a green card offence. She will sit out for 2 minutes. Just under a minutes left in this 1st half.

IND 0:0 CHN (’29)

IND vs CHN Hockey LIVE: India ready to make changes!

Harender Singh, India’s head coach, passing on instructions. India are prepared to make several changes, with Udita being one of them. 

IND 0:0 CHN (’25)

IND vs CHN Hockey LIVE: Sangita penalised!

India win four penalty corners but fail to make it count. Meanwhile, Sangita gets a green card and will sit out the next 2 minutes. 

IND 0:0 CHN (’22)

IND vs CHN Hockey LIVE: India wasted PC chances!

That’s a bummer! India fail to score with three PC attempts. Deepika has been so good with her drag flicks this tournament. However, she fails to put India ahead.

IND 0:0 CHN (’21)

IND vs CHN Hockey LIVE: Chance for India!

China’s Deng Qiuchan gets penalised for the second time in the match. She will sit out for the next five minutes, having received a yellow card. Meanwhile, India also get their first PC!!!

IND 0:0 CHN (’20)

IND vs CHN Hockey LIVE: PC for China!

China earn the first penalty corner of the match. However, India clear the danger. The first rusher makes an excellent block before the keeper makes a brilliant save diving to her right

IND 0:0 CHN (’18)

IND vs CHN Hockey LIVE: Q2 starts!

After a goalless first quarter, India look to break the deadlock before half-time. The 2nd quarter is underway. India need some inspiration from their attackers.

IND 0:0 CHN (’16)

IND vs CHN Hockey LIVE: End of Q1!

India captain Salima with a brilliant run. However, her cut back was little wayward. Turns out to be the final attack of this 1st quarter.

IND vs CHN Hockey LIVE: China down to 10 players!

China’s Deng Qiuchan takes the green card. She will sit out for 2 minutes. Even stevens so far, despite India enjoying much of the possession.

IND 0:0 CHN (’10)

IND vs CHN Hockey LIVE: Let-off for India!

Big error from Neha as she fails to take down an aerial ball. The ball goes to a Chinese attacker. However, she couldn’t get a proper connection on her shot.

IND 0:0 CHN (‘8)

IND vs CHN Hockey LIVE: India creating early pressure!

China are under immense pressure in the first five minutes of this opening quarter. The atmosphere is rapturous. Couple of early circle penetrations from the hosts. However, China have done well to clear any danger

IND vs CHN Hockey LIVE: We are underway!

We are up and underway here at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium. India in white, attacking from right to left. China also wearing their away yellow kit.

IND vs CHN Hockey LIVE: All eyes on Deepika!

Not long to go before the start. The players are warming up. Deepika is also getting her pre-match routines in place. She is the leading the scorer with 10 strikes so far

IND vs CHN Hockey LIVE: Here is the starting XI!

Here’s Team India’s Starting XI for the epic final showdown against China at the Bihar Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Rajgir 2024!

The Bharat Ki Sherniyan are ready to leave it all on the field in pursuit of the ultimate glory…. pic.twitter.com/83va4mlLFV

— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) November 20, 2024

IND vs CHN Hockey LIVE: Japan bow out with win!

Right then, Japan have officially clinched the third spot as they beat Malaysia 4-1. Now all eyes on the all-important match between India and China. Just over 40 minutes left before the first whistle.

IND vs CHN Hockey LIVE: India’s route to final!

On Tuesday, India defeated Japan 2-0 in the semi-final. Navneet Kaur had put India ahead from the spot before Lalremsiami put the result beyond doubt with a goal late into the 4th quarter. Meanwhile, China beat Malaysia 3-1 in the other semi-final.

IND vs CHN Hockey LIVE: Japan to finish 3rd!

As we build up tp tje final, Japan are leading Malaysia 3-1 in the third place match. They are pretty much in control with only a few minutes left in the 4th quarter.

IND vs CHN Hockey LIVE: Hello!

India face China in the final of the Asian Champions Trophy. The hosts have been unbeaten in the tournament so far, winning all six of their games, including a 3-0 rout of China.