Asian Games 2023, IND vs UZB Men’s Hockey live: Mandeep, Lalit, Varun makes indomitable win against Uzbekistan
India have registered a 16-0 victory over Uzbekistan to start their Asian Games campaign
Men in blue makes indomitable win against Uzbekistan. (Visual from the game)
CHENNAI: India will begin their Asian Games 2023 men's hockey campaign against Uzbekistan, in Hangzhou on Sunday.
The team is led by Harmanpreet Singh, if they win gold, then they won't have to go through the qualifying tournament. India are currently placed in Pool A, alongside Japan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Singapore and Uzbekistan.
The men in blue will open their campaign at 8:45 a.m. on Sunday.
India have registered a 16-0 victory over Uzbekistan to start their Asian Games campaign. Lalit Upadhyay and Varun Kumar scored 4 goals each, while Mandeep Singh scored a hat-trick in a dominating performance by the Men in Blue.
Live Updates
- 24 Sept 2023 9:16 AM IST
Second quarter begins
17th Minute:
Abhishek’s takes quick shot leaves Davlat gapping as the ball goes into the goal for India’s third goal.
- 24 Sept 2023 9:11 AM IST
India gets its second goal as Varun Kumar’s drags flick hits the goal as he sends the ball into the net with an incredibly powerful strike.
(IND 2-0 UZB)
- 24 Sept 2023 9:06 AM IST
12th Minute:
A counter-attack from Uzbekistan, Indian Hockey Goalkeeper Sreejesh saves it.
- 24 Sept 2023 9:03 AM IST
7th minute:
First Goal for India!!!
Lalit Kumar scores off a rebound after the ball bounces off the goalpost.
- 24 Sept 2023 9:00 AM IST
Match begins!
Men in blue begins with a couple of passes together as they make their way upfield in the opening minutes of the game.
- 24 Sept 2023 8:58 AM IST
Starting XI 🏑
This is how #TeamIndia 🇮🇳 is looking today as they take on Uzbekistan in the opening encounter of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022.
