The Asian Champions Trophy match between India and China has concluded. India has emerged victorious with a resounding 3-0 win over the hosts. This victory marks a strong start for India as they aim to defend their title.
While the Indian defense faced minimal testing against China today, a significant positive aspect of the match was that all three of India’s goals were scored through open play. This indicates that India’s attacking prowess is in good form heading into the rest of the tournament.
India’s record at Asian Champions Trophy
India has a strong track record at the Asian Champions Trophy, having won the title four times in the tournament’s history. The team’s recent success, including back-to-back Olympic bronze medals, makes them the favorites to retain their ACT crown.
India’s Tournament Schedule
The Indian team will begin their campaign against hosts China on September 8th. They will then face Japan on September 9th, followed by matches against Malaysia on September 11th, South Korea on September 12th, and their arch-rivals Pakistan on September 14th.
The semifinals and final of the tournament will be held on September 16th and 17th, respectively.
Team captain Harmanpreet Singh expressed his confidence in the team’s ability to win the tournament. He highlighted the importance of the Asian Champions Trophy as a stepping stone towards future Olympic success.
India vs China Hockey Head-to-Head
India has a strong head-to-head record against China, winning four out of five previous encounters. The most recent match between the two teams saw India dominate China with a 9-0 victory at the 2016 Asian Champions Trophy.
