India beat Pakistan 3-2 in 2016 Asian Champions Trophy
Live updates of the 2016 Asian Champions Trophy final
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KARACHI:
India beat Pakistan 3-2 in the final of the 2016 Asian Champions Trophy to grab gold in Kuantan, Malaysia.
After a silent first quarter, India fired in two goals in a gap of three minutes courtesy a penalty corner conversion from Rupinder Pal Singh and later a field goal from Affan Yousuf.
Pakistan, on the other hand, were always found trying to comeback in the match and courtesy Aleem Bilal's drag were able to make the score 2-1 at the end of the second quarter.
In the third quarter, possession-play from Pakistan helped them create an opportunity for Ali Shan to tap one in and equalise the scores 2-2.
However, when it mattered the most, India held their nerves better than the Greenshirts and Nikkin Thimmaiah was their tormentor as he pushed one in from a cross in the fourth quarter.
Pakistan head coach Khawaja Junaid was quite optimistic in the post-match interview. "Players will take a lot of confidence from this final," he said. "We have achieved many things today. We were unfortunate to not convert. It was a great game of hockey."
Fourth quarter:
60': With the final hooter, India have been crowned Asian Champions Trophy winners.
57': Only three minutes between India and the gold medal. Can Pakistan equalise once again?
53': Pakistan's collector fails to stop the penalty corner for Bilal to drag home. Such a blunder at such an important stage.
50': India create another chance and take the lead once again in the final. It is 3-2 now!
Four minutes in: India are keeping the ball to try and create something. A heavy first touch helps Pakistan keep scores at 2-2.
One moment can change this match in anyone's favour. Too many emotions involved right now!
Third quarter:
What a quarter we've had. Both teams will go all guns blazing in the last quarter. Only 15 minutes to make it or break it for both teams!
40': India claim a goal but the ball was hit from outside the D. No deflection on it either from the players or the keeper.
38': Ali Shaan is the hero of the moment for Pakistan. Scores from close range to bring Pakistan on level terms. What a match it is turning out to be!
First five minutes: No real chances from any of the teams. India still leading 2-1. Pakistan need to create something here or it could become difficult for them in the last quarter.
Pakistan head coach Khawaja Junaid: We have to show our presence on the pitch now. Need to execute our plan.
Second quarter:
30': End of second quarter. India drew first blood against Pakistan but the Men in Green were able to pull one back. More entertainment to come after a 10-minute half break.
26': More goals in this quarter and this one comes from Pakistan. Aleem Bilal drags a penalty corner low and to the right of the keeper.
23': An attack from the right wing, a shot towards the man standing near the keeper is deflected in by Affan Yousuf.
22': India create a chance of a field goal but it is hit over the head of the keeper!
20': India convert a penalty corner courtesy Rupinder Pal Singh to take 1-0 lead. He hits it in the top-right corner to beat the Pakistan keeper. Still 12 minutes remaining for Pakistan to make a comeback!
First quarter:
Both teams had their fare share of the ball in the first quarter but no one was able to convert it into a lead.
India beat Pakistan 3-2 in the final of the 2016 Asian Champions Trophy to grab gold in Kuantan, Malaysia.
After a silent first quarter, India fired in two goals in a gap of three minutes courtesy a penalty corner conversion from Rupinder Pal Singh and later a field goal from Affan Yousuf.
Pakistan, on the other hand, were always found trying to comeback in the match and courtesy Aleem Bilal's drag were able to make the score 2-1 at the end of the second quarter.
In the third quarter, possession-play from Pakistan helped them create an opportunity for Ali Shan to tap one in and equalise the scores 2-2.
However, when it mattered the most, India held their nerves better than the Greenshirts and Nikkin Thimmaiah was their tormentor as he pushed one in from a cross in the fourth quarter.
Pakistan head coach Khawaja Junaid was quite optimistic in the post-match interview. "Players will take a lot of confidence from this final," he said. "We have achieved many things today. We were unfortunate to not convert. It was a great game of hockey."
Fourth quarter:
60': With the final hooter, India have been crowned Asian Champions Trophy winners.
57': Only three minutes between India and the gold medal. Can Pakistan equalise once again?
53': Pakistan's collector fails to stop the penalty corner for Bilal to drag home. Such a blunder at such an important stage.
50': India create another chance and take the lead once again in the final. It is 3-2 now!
Four minutes in: India are keeping the ball to try and create something. A heavy first touch helps Pakistan keep scores at 2-2.
One moment can change this match in anyone's favour. Too many emotions involved right now!
Third quarter:
What a quarter we've had. Both teams will go all guns blazing in the last quarter. Only 15 minutes to make it or break it for both teams!
40': India claim a goal but the ball was hit from outside the D. No deflection on it either from the players or the keeper.
38': Ali Shaan is the hero of the moment for Pakistan. Scores from close range to bring Pakistan on level terms. What a match it is turning out to be!
First five minutes: No real chances from any of the teams. India still leading 2-1. Pakistan need to create something here or it could become difficult for them in the last quarter.
Pakistan head coach Khawaja Junaid: We have to show our presence on the pitch now. Need to execute our plan.
Second quarter:
30': End of second quarter. India drew first blood against Pakistan but the Men in Green were able to pull one back. More entertainment to come after a 10-minute half break.
26': More goals in this quarter and this one comes from Pakistan. Aleem Bilal drags a penalty corner low and to the right of the keeper.
23': An attack from the right wing, a shot towards the man standing near the keeper is deflected in by Affan Yousuf.
22': India create a chance of a field goal but it is hit over the head of the keeper!
20': India convert a penalty corner courtesy Rupinder Pal Singh to take 1-0 lead. He hits it in the top-right corner to beat the Pakistan keeper. Still 12 minutes remaining for Pakistan to make a comeback!
First quarter:
Both teams had their fare share of the ball in the first quarter but no one was able to convert it into a lead.