IND vs PAK Hockey Match HIGHLIGHTS: Harmanpreet Singh Scores Twice As India Beat Pakistan 4-0 In Asian Champions Trophy Clash
IND vs PAK Hockey Match HIGHLIGHTS: After Pakistan stared on an attacking note in the initial few minutes, it was all about India who dominated the game and eventually won 4-0.
India finish the league stage as the only unbeaten team. Promises to be an exciting business end to the Asian Champions Trophy. That's it from here for now. We hope you enjoyed our coverage. Good Night!
That's it. India beat Pakistan 4-0. Green shirts are out of the race to the semis. India had already sealed a place in the final four.
GOAAAAAAL!!! Mandeep Singh the man who scores the fourth goal for India on the night, seems like they have sealed the match.
END OF Quarter 3, IND 3-0 PAK
Penalty corner for Pakistan. Can they score? They faild to do so. India continue to lead 3-0.
Less than 3 minutes to go in quarter 3. Akashdeep missing out on a big chance to score there.
Is that another goal for India? Umpire review being used to arrive at a decision. No goal ultimately judged by the TV umpire.
Third quarter underway and it's another penalty corner for India and GOAAAAAAAAAAL!!!!!!! Jugraj Singh scores this time around for India
Second half gets underway.
IND 2-0 PAK At Half-Time. Both goals by Harmanpreet Singh off penalty corners.
India lose their referral.
Another penaly corner. No goal then but another one awarded after a request from Harmanpreet himself. No goal again but India review this time around.
Less than 5 minutes to go in this quarter and the first half. Can Pakistan find a way to come back?
GOAAAAAAL!!! It's Harmanpreet Singh's flick through a penalty corner again who scores. IND 2-0 PAK
Big opportunity for Pakistan but good defence from India. IND 1-0 PAK
Second quarter is underway. PR Sreejesh between the poles for India.
Quarter-time break.
GOAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLL! Harmanpreet Singh scores India lead. IND 1-0 PAK
First penalty corner for India with less than a minute to go in the first quarter.
Last couple of minutes remaining the first quarter. A few chances there for both teams but none that has allowed to take an edge over the other. Still IND 0-0 PAK
Circle entry for India but still no goal from either sides.
Pakistan lose their only review in the first quarter itself.
First real chance for India but good interception from Pakistan defence. 7 and a half-minutes remain in the first quarter.
Pathak with a brilliant save. Pakistan on the front foot so far, no doubt but a terrific on-field shot gets saved by the Indian goalkeeper.
GOAL disallowed, India keep their referral but Pakistan awarded a penalty corner.
On field decision is GOAL. India with an early review.
The first quarter gets underway!
Muhammad Saqlain and Craig Fulton the coaches of Pakistan and India respectively. Who will have the last laugh?
Time for the National Anthem. First the anthem of Pakistan followed by that of the host nation India.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin among the dignatories at the centre before the start of play. They are greeting players of both the teams.
The umpires take the field followed by players of both the teams.
There it is, the IND vs PAK Hockey Asian Champions Trophy Fixture is all set to get underway.
India and Pakistan last met at Asia Cup 2022 in Jakarta. On that occasion, that match had ended in a 1-1 draw. India have not lost to Pakistan in their last 14 matches.
Should be some game this between the two hockey superpowers. While Pakistan have had a better run overall, as far as recent matches are concerned it is India who have a better record.
A bit over two hours away from the start of play.
IND vs PAK, Head-To-Head: This will be the 179th encounter between India and Pakistan. Pakistan traditionally have a better record against India, having won 82 of these encounters. India, meanwhile, have 64 wins with the remainder of the 32 matches ending in a draw.
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the IND vs PAK, Asian Champions Trophy Hockey fixture.
Background
IND vs PAK Hockey Match LIVE SCORE: The seventh edition of the Asian Champions Trophy hockey is being held in Chennai from August 3 to 12 and it is the high-voltage India vs Pakistan (IND vs PAK) fixture that will get underway at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday (August 9). While India have been unbeaten in the tournament so far, managing 3 wins and a solitary draw, Pakistan have won 1, drawn 2 and have succumbed to a defeat in one game.
Even though both the teams have started playing mind games with the coaches of each side, taking a dig at each other, it is pertinent to note that the match will not have a bearing on the semifinal qualification for India. While the Harmanpreet Singh-led men's side are at the top of the points table, Pakistan are fourth on the table and risk being eliminated from the race to the Playoffs.
The difference between the quality of both the sides is quite evident and points table can be a decent enough indicator but the Pakistan coach reckons that he is aware of India's weaknesses. India, meanwhile, wouldn't want to take their opponents lightly either as momentum can quickly take one downhill.
In their most recent appearances in the competition so far, both the sides have tasted victories with India winning over South Korea and Pakistan getting the better of China. But can Pakistan repeat a similar performance against the table toppers in a fixture which which is being played in India's backyard.
Live action commences from 08:30 pm (IST).
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