Men's hockey Asian Champions Trophy

India 9-0 China

FT: India score 9 past China on 25 Oct to register their 3rd win of the 4th Men's Asian Champions Trophy. #INDvCHN #IndiaKaGame #ACT2016 pic.twitter.com/bPr9KoGznm

— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) October 25, 2016

That was one ferocious hit

51' GOAL! Jasjit Singh Kular with a thunderous strike, scoring his 2nd goal on the night. IND 9-0 CHN.#INDvCHN #IndiaKaGame

— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) October 25, 2016

A booming shot from Jasjit Singh makes it 9-0 for India

Fourth quarter underway

Simply superb!!

End of Q3. India have put on a stupendous display to lead China 8-0. Q4 action coming up soon. #INDvCHN #IndiaKaGame

— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) October 25, 2016

End of the third quarter, India lead 8-0

Affan Yousuf scores his second goal to give India a 8-0 lead

Akashdeep Singh scores his second goal to give India a 7-0 lead

India 6-0 China

India 5-0 China

Nikkin Thimmaiah puts India ahead by 5-0

India 4-0 China

25' GOAL! @rupinderbob3 powers in a well placed PC & extends India's lead to: IND 4-0 CHN. #INDvCHN #IndiaKaGame

— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) October 25, 2016

Rupinder Pal Singh's drag flick is unstoppable, he puts India ahead by 4-0

India get a penalty corner, will Rupinder Pal Singh make it 4-0?

India 3-0 China

22' GOAL! India adds a 3rd goal to their tally. This time it's Jasjit Singh Kular who gets his name on the score-sheet. IND 3-0 CHN#INDvCHN

— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) October 25, 2016

Jasjit Singh gets a rebound pass and he puts India ahead by 3-0

India 2-0 China

Affan Yousaf strikes in a close attack India 2 China 0 18th min

— stick2hockey.com (@indianhockey) October 25, 2016

Second quarter starts...

India lead China 1-0 at the end of first quarter

India 1-0 China

9' GOAL! Akashdeep Singh gives India the lead with a superb reverse hit past the goalkeeper.
IND 1-0 CHN.#INDvCHN #IndiaKaGame

— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) October 25, 2016

This is Akashdeep's first goal in the tournament

The Playing XIs

Here's how Team India line-up for their clash against China. Stay tuned for match updates. #INDvCHN #IndiaKaGame pic.twitter.com/qcXztHqbwd

— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) October 25, 2016

And the match gets underway

Akash Chikte replaces the injured Sreejesh in the Indian squad for this match

Pakistan's semi-final hopes are still alive

FINAL SCORE: Japan 3 Pakistan 4.

— stick2hockey.com (@indianhockey) October 25, 2016

Pakistan beat Japan 4-3

Japan pull one back through Hirotaka Zendana who makes it 3-4

Just hold on...

India vs China in the 4th Men's #ACT2016 on 25 Oct has been delayed due to rain. Stay tuned for further updates. #INDvCHN #IndiaKaGame

— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) October 25, 2016

Pakistan lead Japan 3-2 at the end of third quarter

Rain stops, play resumes finally, Pakistan lead Japan 3-2

Indian goalkeeper PR Sreejesh will not play against China because of a sprained ankle

Stay tuned for this one...

Gearing up for match no. 4 & we're counting on your support! We know you'll tune in at 6 pm & cheer for #IndiaKaGame! #ACT2016 ?? pic.twitter.com/10VAwg5FOL

— Rupinder Pal Singh (@rupinderbob3) October 25, 2016

And play has been suspended again due to rain

And the match resumes...

Rain has stopped, players are back on the field

Play has been suspended due to rain, with Pakistan leading Japan 3-2 in the third quarter

At the moment, Pakistan are 2-2 against Japan in the third quarter

Top-ranked India are second on the standings table with seven matches from three games and a win over world No.18 Chinese will guarantee them a place in the semi-finals

A win to cherish for the Indian team

.@TheHockeyIndia have done it!
Fabulous 3-2 victory over Pakistan.
Badhaaiyaan ????????????#INDvPAK #ACT2016 #IndiaKaGame pic.twitter.com/Mr3ilfB7sC

— Tottenham Hotspur (@Spurs_India) October 23, 2016

Final whistle, and India have beaten Pakistan 3-2

There it is. Victory is India's and they deserve every bit of it. Tremendous application showed by the team after being 1-2 down. India beat Pakistan 3-2 in their 166th international match and go top of the table.

40 seconds remain

... and India still lead 3-2

Pakistan still not out of it

What a save by Imran Butt to deny Affan Yousuf, even Sreejesh would be proud of the save #INDvPAK #ACT2016

— Give Me Hockey (@hockeyind) October 23, 2016

Last 15 minutes. Can India hold on?

We're into the final 15 minutes of the match, and Pakistan have responded with an early attack. Can India hold on, or will Pakistan show resurgence again?

Something's got to give

Pakistan draw level thanks to Muhd Rizwan Sr. Still 12 minutes to go in 3rd quarter. #INDvPAK #ACT2016@HTSportsNews @htTweets

— Amit Kamath (@jestalt) October 23, 2016

Gripping first half. India lead 1-0

Well, after a lazy start, India have picked the pace brilliantly. Reolant Oltmans moved Jasjit Kular from defence to midfield and it led to a plethora of attacks. After a couple of closes misses, India finally scored through Pardeep Mor. Sardar Singh has been kept relatively quiet, while Rupinder Pal Singh and Surender Kumar have looked threatening.

Here's what Rupinder has to say at the end of the 1st half: I think we have to get more out of our attacks. We're getting better and it's time to make it capitalise.

Sloppy from Pakistan

Absolute shocker from Pakistan keeper Imran as ball goes between his legs which gives India 1-0 lead #INDvPAK #ACT2016

— Give Me Hockey (@hockeyind) October 23, 2016

India make their presence felt

In a small counter-attack, India's Akashdeep gives Pakistan a couple of nervous moments near the goalpost. Pakistan's defence, usually well organised, appears slightly rattled. But somehow, the danger is averted. India showing good possession.

Early penalty corner

Three minutes into the game and we have put first penalty corner of the match that belongs to Pakistan. Hard hit saved well by Sreejesh who regroups well and saves it again on the rebound. Pakistan continue to attack frequently, India caught off guard early.

India's referral turn down and the hooter goes off. India 1-1 South Korea