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India vs Malaysia, Hockey Asia Cup 2017 Final: Live Score And Updates
Here you can catch the live score and live updates from the game.
New Delhi: Hello and welcome to our coverage from the final of the Asia Cup 2017 hockey tournament that will be played between India and Malaysia in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The match will begin at 5.30 pm local time or 5 pm IST. India are looking for their third Asia Cup title.
On the other hand, Malaysia are looking for their first-ever Asia Cup crown. In fact this is the first time that Malaysia are in the final. Here you can catch the live score and live updates from the game.
Earlier, on Saturday, India had a thumping 4-0 win over arch-foes Pakistan in their final second-round clash. After the teams were deadlocked goalless at the half-time, India ran rampage with goals from Satbir Singh (39th minute), Harmanpreet Singh (51st) Lalit Upadhyay (52nd) and Gurjant Singh (57th).
India now have seven points from three games, while Pakistan were eliminated as they have one point, having suffered two defeats and a draw against Malaysia.
Second-placed Malaysia took their points tally to four after playing out a 1-1 draw against South Korea, who collected three points in total. Pakistan and South Korea meanwhile have a face-off in the bronze medal match on Sunday which will take place before the final. (With IANS inputs)
Live Updates
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Okay so India win their first title in 10 years. This is their third Asia Cup crown. They beat Malaysia 2-1.
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Okay another video referral here as Malaysia get a free hit. Now India just hanging on with the lead of 2-1. India have been also sharp in their defence here.
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Now last few minutes. Last two minutes in fact as India still lead 2-0. India having a great amount of the possession in these last few minutes.
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Okay so the last five minutes in the game now as this is going to be historic if India win. They have not won this since at home in Chennai in 2007. Malaysia meanwhile get a penalty corner. India do not have any video referrals left. But India’s defence doing well to not let any goal happen here. India still in lead 2-0.
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#ICYMI: @ramandeep_31's splendid finish to open the scoring in this grand finale!#INDvMAS #HeroAsiaCup pic.twitter.com/bKX54ZXRo4
— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) October 22, 2017
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Okay so less than 10 minutes left in the game as Malaysia getting a goal in the 50th minute from Shahril Saabah. Now who will attack first? India still in lead as time is running out.
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So Malaysia need to do something fast if they have to think about hurting India. India having most of the ball possession as Harmanpreet in action again. India have been simply superb in the entire tournament, especially in how they have attacked opponents on a consistent basis. Video referral as they are checking if Malaysia have scored or not. They have. Make it 2-1.
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End of Q3! 🇮🇳2⃣-0⃣🇲🇾
Just 15 minutes to go on the clock for India to get their hands on the #HeroAsiaCup title.#INDvMAS
— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) October 22, 2017
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Manpreet the captain has also been outstanding. So the last quarter underway. India in a 2-0 lead looking for their third Asia Cup crown.
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40' 🇮🇳2⃣-0⃣🇲🇾
India with constant attacks into the Malaysian D to find the third goal..#HeroAsiaCup #INDvMAS
— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) October 22, 2017
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