India 1-4 China Highlights, Women’s Asia Cup Hockey 2025 Final: CHN Crowned Champions As IND Fall Short

Hello and welcome folks as we bring you live coverage from the Gongshu Canal Sports Park Hockey Field in Hangzhou.

The Women’s Asia Cup Hockey 2025 final between India and China is about to get underway.

Both teams are ready and the stage is set for a high-stakes battle for the continental crown.

Stay tuned as we get set to bring you live updates from this thrilling encounter.

As the final approaches, the historic head-to-head record tells an interesting story.

India and China have faced each other 50 times in women’s hockey, with China leading comfortably at 31 wins to India’s 13, along with 16 draws.

China enter today’s clash as clear favorites, but India will look to turn the tables and draw confidence from their last victory over China in November 2024.

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India’s star forward Navneet Kaur completes 200 international caps today.

A key player since 2014, Navneet has been crucial to India’s rise in women’s hockey, contributing consistently in major tournaments including the Tokyo Olympics and Commonwealth Games.

The match has been delayed by 25 minutes due to inclement weather. Players are currently seen warming up, but the new expected start time is now 5.55 pm.

Stay with us for further updates as conditions develop.

The players are warming up once again, hinting that we’re inching closer to the match start. However, light rain continues to fall at the Gongshu Canal Sports Park. Stay tuned as we await the official update.

The stadium announcers have confirmed the match will be delayed further.

The new start time is now set for 8.40 pm local time, which is 6.10 pm IST.

Fans will have to wait a bit longer as the rain continues to play spoilsport.

India’s national anthem followed by China’s have just been played.

The atmosphere is electric as both teams prepare for the showdown.

Back-to-back penalty corners in the opening minute set the stage, and it’s Navneet Kaur who poetically breaks the deadlock in her 200th apperance for the women in blue.

At 00:59, she scores, putting India ahead 1-0 against China. A perfect and electrifying start to the final as India take early control.

India are showing some worrying lapses in the first quarter. Ishika misses a trap and Nikki fails to win back a crucial ball, though China has been unable to capitalize.

On the positive side, India have launched a few promising forward breaks, with Sunelita making an impressive start in what could be the biggest match of her young career.

In the closing minutes of the first quarter, India mount some good attacks. Sunelita leads a superb transition, Neha plays a smart minus to evade the Chinese press, and Sharmila breaks forward but is unable to deliver the final pass. India show attacking intent but will look to convert chances in Q2.

In the second quarter, FAN Yunxia wins a penalty corner for China. ZHANG Ying’s initial attempt is blocked, but on the retake, OU Zixia finds the net to score. The match is now level, India 1 CHN 1, as China apply pressure in Q2.

It’s halftime here at Gongshu Canal Sports Park and it has been a tight contest so far.

India have responded well to China’s attacks, keeping the match level at 1-1.

China look strong and dangerous, but India have shown intent and resilience.

The second half promises to be exciting as both teams fight for the Asia Cup title.

Jyoti and Sharmila combine well down the right to create another circle entry, but the cross just misses Rutuja’s reach.

Play is briefly halted as Rutuja is bundled over by a Chinese player, with India showing visible frustration at the physicality.

The second half is now underway, and both teams continue to battle for control.

Sangita shines in a tight space down the left, combining with Sunelita in a quick give-and-go and taking a shot from a tricky angle.

Surong manages to neutralize the danger.

This is perhaps India’s most promising period in possession so far, testing the Chinese defence with intelligent movement.

The threat eventually fades as Navneet’s pass proves too strong for Jyoti to control.

After a promising variation from India’s penalty corner, Navneet touched the ball back to Udita whose low slap created chaos in the Chinese circle.

Salima had a couple of attempts, but China quickly cleared and launched a lightning-fast counterattack.

Li Hong sprinted into the circle and unleashed a powerful reverse hit across goal, beating Bichu to put China ahead.

India now trail as Q3 intensifies.

End of Q3 sees India trailing China 1-2. The final quarter is underway with Liu Ping in goal for China.

India have early possession and are probing for an equalizer, while China may look to sit back and strike on the counter.

The title-deciding moments are now unfolding.

China are enjoying a period of possession, though they haven’t posed a serious threat yet.

Rutuja makes a determined run forward from midfield, but with little support, she is unable to retain the ball.

India need to regroup quickly as Q4 progresses.

China execute a brilliant attacking move as Chen Yang and Li Hong combine down the left with a slick 1-2 pass.

Chen finds Zhang Ying inside the circle, who delivers a clever pass to Zou Meirong. With her back to goal, Zou slaps the ball swiftly between Bichu’s pads to score.

China now lead 3-1, putting India under immense pressure in Q4.

 Just a minute after their previous strike, ZHONG Jiaqi puts China further ahead.

India now trail 1-4, and while the hosts look set to lift the Women’s Asia Cup 2025, the final whistle hasn’t blown yet.

The match is still alive, but China are firmly in the driver’s seat.

With just two minutes left, the outcome is all but decided.

China, who have conceded only two goals all tournament, look well beyond India at this stage.

The hosts are firmly in control and poised to lift the Women’s Asia Cup 2025 title.

Full time at Gongshu Canal Sports Park and China have won the Women’s Asia Cup Hockey 2025, defeating India 4-1.

What a formidable side they have been throughout the tournament, dominating the final and securing the continental crown at home.

It’s heartbreak for India, who fought valiantly for most of the match. However, China’s dominant display proved decisive, as they secured a 4-1 victory to lift the Women’s Asia Cup 2025, leaving India to rue missed opportunities.

That wraps up our live coverage of the Women’s Asia Cup Hockey 2025 final.

China emerge victorious 4-1 over India, and what a thrilling tournament it has been.

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