Pakistan Players Hold China Flag During Asian Champions Trophy Final Against India. Internet Reacts

17.09.2024 - 14:31 sports.ndtv.com

The Asian Champions Trophy 2024 came to an end on Tuesday with India winning a record-extending fifth title beating hosts China 1-0 in the final in Hulunbuir.

A new-look Indian team stayed unbeaten throughout the tournament to take home the trophy. China, playing their first Asian Champions Trophy final, put up a great show but Jugraj Singh's lone goal in the fourth quarter sealed the deal for India in the title clash.

Pakistan, on the other hand, beat Korea in the third-place playoff. During the final, a visual from the official broadcasters showed Pakistan players holding the Chinese flag.

The commentator said that it was clear whom they were supporting. Interestingly, Pakistan had lost to China in the semi-final.

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Skipper Harmanpreet Singh credited India's recent success to strong team camaraderie, emphasising that their deep bond and willingness to "die for one another" helped them overcome China to win the Asian Champions Trophy for a record-extending fifth time. India rode on Jugraj Singh's late strike to defeat China 1-0 in a tense final in Hulunbuir on Tuesday. Pakistan won the bronze medal with a 5-2 win over South Korea. “The final was really intense; the Chinese were breathing down our necks throughout the game and made it really difficult for us to create a clear goal scoring chance,” Harmanpreet said in a Hockey India release.

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Pakistan Players Hold China Flag During Asian Champions Trophy Final Against India. Internet Reacts

The Asian Champions Trophy 2024 came to an end on Tuesday with India winning a record-extending fifth title beating hosts China 1-0 in the final in Hulunbuir. A new-look Indian team stayed unbeaten throughout the tournament to take home the trophy. China, playing their first Asian Champions Trophy final, put up a great show but Jugraj Singh's lone goal in the fourth quarter sealed the deal for India in the title clash. Pakistan, on the other hand, beat Korea in the third-place playoff.

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