India 1-1 China Live Score, Women’s Asia Cup Hockey 2025 Final: Ou Zixia Strikes For CHN In Q2 To Level Decider

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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 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.

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.

Catch the live streaming of the Women’s Asia Cup Hockey 2025 final between India and China exclusively on the Watch.Hockey app. No TV broadcast in India.

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.

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.