The Indian men's hockey team continued their winning momentum at the Asian Champions Trophy with a 5-2 win over China at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar on Thursday.
Harmanpreet Singh and Sukhjeet Singh scored a brace each while Jugraj Singh netted a goal as India recorded a comprehensive victory. For China, Yang Peng and Chen Chongcong got themselves on the scoresheet.
India dominated the proceedings against a young Chinse side right from the first quarter. They opened their account in the 12th minute thanks to superb lob finish from Sukhjeet. He received an aerial pass from defence, showed his stick skills to keep the ball and chipped past the rushing keeper to give India the lead.
The home team looked to score more but China's defence improved as the match progressed. The visiting team levelled in the 26th minute when Yang Peng converted his penalty corner chance to beat Krishan Pathak.
After the break, India increased the pressure and score twice in quick succession. Harmanpreet Singh converted his penalty corner opportunity in the 31st minute and then Sukhjeet came up with a solid finish from a close range three minutes later.
Chen Chongcong reduced the deficit in the 36th minute with his dragflick as China showed a bit more on the ball.
India controlled the proceedings in the final quarter after Jugraj Singh netted from a penalty corner chance in the 47 minute and eventually sealed the game.
India will be back again on Friday for their game against Japan.
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