NEW DELHI: The Indian males’s hockey workforce began their title protection with a 3-Zero win over hosts China within the Asian Champions Trophy held in Hulunbuir on Sunday.
Objectives from Sukhjeet Singh, Uttam Singh and Abhishek led to India’s victory whereas China failed to attain.
India entered the match with momentum after profitable a second consecutive bronze on the Olympics. The workforce appeared extra enterprising, capitalizing on alternatives and displaying a powerful protection.
Sukhjeet scored the primary purpose within the 14th minute, securing an early lead for India.
Uttam Singh then doubled the benefit within the 27th minute, placing India 2-Zero forward earlier than halftime.
Shortly after the break, Abhishek expanded the lead with a reverse hit purpose within the 32nd minute, sealing the 3-Zero victory for India.
India will face Japan of their subsequent pool match on Monday. Final 12 months, the Indian workforce received the match at residence, making them the one workforce to clinch 4 titles within the historical past of the occasion.
In different matches of the match, Malaysia and Pakistan performed to a 2-2 attract a high-energy contest.
In the meantime, Japan and Korea settled for a 5-5 attract an exhilarating encounter.
Objectives from Sukhjeet Singh, Uttam Singh and Abhishek led to India’s victory whereas China failed to attain.
India entered the match with momentum after profitable a second consecutive bronze on the Olympics. The workforce appeared extra enterprising, capitalizing on alternatives and displaying a powerful protection.
Sukhjeet scored the primary purpose within the 14th minute, securing an early lead for India.
Uttam Singh then doubled the benefit within the 27th minute, placing India 2-Zero forward earlier than halftime.
Shortly after the break, Abhishek expanded the lead with a reverse hit purpose within the 32nd minute, sealing the 3-Zero victory for India.
India will face Japan of their subsequent pool match on Monday. Final 12 months, the Indian workforce received the match at residence, making them the one workforce to clinch 4 titles within the historical past of the occasion.
In different matches of the match, Malaysia and Pakistan performed to a 2-2 attract a high-energy contest.
In the meantime, Japan and Korea settled for a 5-5 attract an exhilarating encounter.
