India vs China: Following a a tiring journey that included an exhausting 11-hour layover, unprepared India have been handed a humiliating 5-1 loss at the hands of China in their Asian Games 2023 opening fixture. Rahul KP’s solo goal went in vain as China struck back four times with Tao Qianlong hitting twice. Igor Stimac and his men will now shift their focus to Bangladesh and Myanmar as they aim for qualification.
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India vs China XI
India XI
Gurmeet Singh (GK), Lalchhungnunga, Sandesh Jhingan, Ayush Dev Chhetri, Sumit Rathi, Amarjit Singh, Rahim Ali, Rahul KP, Sunil Chhetri (Captain), Bryce Miranda, Abdul Anjukandan
Substitutes: Vishal Yadav (Goalkeeper), Samuel James, Vincy Barretto, Rohit Danu, Dheeraj Singh, Azfar Noorani
China Xi
Han Jiaqi (GK), Liu Yang, Jiang Shenlong, Zhu Chenjie (C), Wang Zhenao, Xu Haoyang, Wang Haijian, Gao Tianyi, Tao Qianglong, Dai Weijun, Tan Long
The Indian men’s football team is partnered with China, Bangladesh, and Myanmar in the Asian Games, with three games scheduled over the course of five days. India have won two gold medals in Asian Games football. Igor Stimac and co will look to replicate the success.
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After a niye-year layoff, they are resuming their tournament with high aspirations. The conflict between the AIFF and ISL clubs hampered the team’s preparations for the Asian Games. It was over the release of their players ahead of the AFC and ISL openers.
Igor Stimac is unlikely to field captain Sunil Chhetri or Sandesh Jhingan, who are overage players alongside Chinglensana, in the first match. The explanation is due to unforeseen situations that resulted in inadequate planning.
Chhetri also did not compete in the King’s Cup earlier this month. Thus, his last game minutes came two months ago in the SAFF Championship. There is more to conjure for the manager, since the team is lacking in midfield and full-back positions, making selection difficult.
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Following a spate of bad results, China’s football squad sees the Hangzhou Asian Games as a good opportunity to re-establish themselves. China’s men’s football squad has struggled at the Asian Games. Their pinnacle came when they finished second in 1994.
They’ve been eliminated in the Round of 16 in three consecutive tournaments since then. Under head coach Dejan Djurdjevic, much of the 22-man lineup have extensive Chinese Super League experience. Regulars on the national senior team include Zhu Chenjie and Dai Weijun.
Squad: Indian Men’s Football Team for Asian Games:
- Goalkeepers: Gurmeet Singh, Dheeraj Singh Moirangthem.
- Defenders: Sumit Rathi, Narender Gahlot, Deepak Tangri, Sandesh Jhingan, Chinglensana Singh, Lalchungnunga.
- Midfielders: Amarjit Singh Kiyam, Samuel James Lyngdoh, Rahul KP, Abdul Rabeeh, Ayush Dev Chhetri, Bryce Miranda, Azfar Noorani, Vincy Barretto.
- Forwards: Sunil Chhetri, Rahim Ali, Rohit Danu, Gurkirat Singh, Aniket Jadhav.
- Head coach: Igor Stimac
Match Details:
- Match: India vs China
- Tournament: Asian Games 2023
- Date: 19th September, 2023
- Venue: Huanglong Sports Center Stadium in Hangzhou
- Kick off: 5.00 PM
- Live Streaming: India vs China Live Streaming will be on Sony LIV and Sony Sports 5.
- Live Telecast: Asian Games 2023 Live Telecast will be on Sports18
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