India Beat China 5-2 at Asian Champions Trophy as Harmanpreet and Sukhjeet Brace

Match Summary

India defeated China 5‑2 in the Asian Champions Trophy, securing a second straight win after a 13‑0 opener against Bangladesh. Harmanpreet Singh and Sukhjeet Singh each scored twice, while Jugraj Singh added a third goal. The game was played on Thursday at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in India.

Key Moments

• 13th minute – Jugraj Singh converted a penalty corner to give India a 1‑0 lead.
• 20th minute – India won two successive penalty corners, extending the lead.
• 31st minute – Harmanpreet Singh restored the lead with a powerful flick from a penalty corner.
• 36th minute – China reduced the deficit with a penalty corner by Chongcong Chen.
• 47th minute – Jugraj Singh’s set‑piece flick regained the three‑goal advantage.
• Final score – 5‑2 in favor of India.

Next Fixtures

• India vs Japan – scheduled for Friday.
• China vs South Korea – continues the tournament.

Practical Implications

• The win keeps India in the tournament’s top tier.
• India’s attacking depth, highlighted by Singh’s brace, remains a strength.
• Fans can verify the match details via the official Asian Champions Trophy website or the Times of India article.

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