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India defeated China 5-2 in the Asian Champions Trophy on Thursday at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar, securing their second consecutive win after a 13-0 victory over Bangladesh. Harmanpreet Singh scored twice from penalty corners, while Sukhjeet Singh netted a brace from open play and Jugraj Singh added another goal from a set-piece. China equalised in the 26th minute through Yang Peng before Chen Chongcong scored their second from a penalty corner in the 36th minute.
India dominated possession and created multiple circle entries, with three of their five goals coming from penalty corners. Goalkeeper Krishan Bahadur Pathak faced pressure but India maintained control in the final quarter to seal the win. The victory places India at the top of the six-team standings. They will face Japan next on Friday, while China, still seeking their first win after a 4-5 loss to Malaysia, play South Korea.
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