India will face China in the final of the Asian Champions Trophy on Tuesday, September 17 at 6pm local time. India will be vying for a record-extending fifth title, while China, first-time finalists, will be looking to claim their maiden championship. India enters the final as favorites after a convincing win over South Korea in the semifinals, while China shocked Pakistan in a penalty shootout to secure their spot in the final.
Both teams have had strong showings in the tournament, with India boasting a perfect record and China showing resilience after an initial loss to India. The head-to-head record favors India, who have won 17 out of the 23 matches between the two teams. However, China will have home ground advantage, playing in front of a partisan crowd in Hulunbuir.
The match promises an exciting showdown between two skilled teams, with India’s prolific forwards going up against China’s solid defense led by goalkeeper Wang Caiyu. Fans can follow the action on Al Jazeera’s live text coverage.
Field hockey is an 11-a-side game played on artificial turf, with teams aiming to score goals using hockey sticks to move the ball into the opposing team’s goal. The game is governed by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) and played in four quarters of 15 minutes each. Goals can only be scored from inside the striking circle, and the Asian Champions Trophy features the top six teams in the region. Past winners include India, Pakistan, and South Korea. The India squad is led by Harmanpreet Singh, while China is captained by Qijun Chen.
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