India vs Pakistan Hockey Asian Champions Trophy 2016, Highlights: IND win title

A gift from Indian Hockey team to nation. Congratulations Team India for winning Asian Champions trophy #ACT2016

— Lalu Prasad Yadav (@laluprasadrjd) October 30, 2016

A gift from Indian Hockey team to nation. Congratulations Team India for winning Asian Champions trophy #ACT2016

— Lalu Prasad Yadav (@laluprasadrjd) October 30, 2016

Bumper #Diwali gift from our #Hockey players, beat #Pakistan 3-2 to win the #ACT2016 title! Congratulations Team #India 🇮🇳💐🏆🎉🎆#INDvPAK https://t.co/YXq5WYtOAN

— Vijay Goel (@VijayGoelBJP) October 30, 2016

Congratulations Team India on winning the #Hockey Asian Champions Trophy by beating #Pakistan by 3-2 in the final. #ACT2016 #INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/uTRIUiqvrF

— Dept of Sports MYAS (@IndiaSports) October 30, 2016

All hail the QNET #ACT2016 champions - @TheHockeyIndia, who beat Pakistan 3-2 in a thrilling final! #INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/zmlcTZFQMh

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) October 30, 2016

Congratulations to @TheHockeyIndia for winning #ACT2016 final against Pakistan!👏👏#IndiaKaGame #INDvPAK https://t.co/IsTEluIA3x

— Tottenham Hotspur (@Spurs_India) October 30, 2016

Champions again! Celebrations begin as the Indian team are Asian champions. Congrats @TheHockeyIndia winning #ACT2016 #INDvPAK #Final

— Anjum Chopra (@chopraanjum) October 30, 2016

A heartwarming Diwali gift from the Indian Hockey Team. Congratulations on being crowned Asian Champions. We are immensely proud of you!

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) October 30, 2016

What a win by the Indian hockey team! @TheHockeyIndia #IndVsPak #AsianChampionsTrophy2016

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 30, 2016

This is Super #Diwali gift 🎁 to the Nation by @TheHockeyIndia . Congratulations to @TheHockeyIndia for winning #asianchampionstrophy2016

— Paresh Rawal (@SirPareshRawal) October 30, 2016

Now this is a superb Diwali gift to the country..india beat Pakistan in hockey..#asianchampionstrophy2016 #India #happyDiwali #champions

— parthiv patel (@parthiv9) October 30, 2016

India in #ACT2016
-Jap 10-2
-S Korea 1-1
-Pak 3-2
-Chn 9-0
-Malaysia 2-1
Semi- bt Korea 5-4 (pen)
Final - bt Pak 3-2.
Unbeaten, 30 goals.

— Jigar Mehta (@jigsactin) October 30, 2016

Congratulations Team India. Well done. 👏👍 #INDvPAK

— Col Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) October 30, 2016

Rupinder Pal Singh is awarded the Player of the tournament award. What a tournament for the stand-in Indian captain

We've got another CHAMPION this #दिवाली  - #TeamIndia @TheHockeyIndia wins #ACT2016 #INDvPAK ! :-) Well played boys! pic.twitter.com/FP7dqDngmQ

— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) October 30, 2016

Didnt play too well yet beat Pak. Indian hockey is on the right track. Proud of this team. Well done @TheHockeyIndia and @OltmansOltmans

— Viren Rasquinha (@virenrasquinha) October 30, 2016

India defeat Pakistan 3-2 once again
This time in the #asianchampionstrophy2016 in the #ACT2016 final #MensHockey

— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) October 30, 2016

Superb Diwali gift by our Men's team @TheHockeyIndia to d nation by defeating Pakistan in the finals & winning Asian Champions Trophy title

— Rani Rampal (@imranirampal) October 30, 2016

Didnt play too well yet beat Pak. Indian hockey is on the right track. Proud of this team. Well done @TheHockeyIndia and @OltmansOltmans

— Viren Rasquinha (@virenrasquinha) October 30, 2016

Firstpost Hockey expert Sundeep Misra from Malaysia: That’s it from here at Kuantan. Perfect Diwali gift from the Indian hockey team

Very good win for India. Well played under pressure,after Pakistan made it 2-2. Congrats @TheHockeyIndia and @OltmansOltmans diwali gift.

— Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) October 30, 2016

FT! India beat Pakistan to clinch the 4th Men's #ACT2016 trophy in a #INDvPAK Final that lived up to its billing!#IndiaKaGame pic.twitter.com/BrO5xShyfa

— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) October 30, 2016

Superb contest, great win for India! #ACTHockey #INDvPAK

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) October 30, 2016

CHAMPIONS!!! India beat Pak 3-2. Well done Team India #ACT2016

— Viren Rasquinha (@virenrasquinha) October 30, 2016

Well played India. Been dominant throughout the tournament. #ACT2016

— Jigar Mehta (@jigsactin) October 30, 2016

Firstpost Hockey expert Sundeep Misra from Malaysia: INDIA ARE THE ASIAN CHAMPIONS TROPHY WINNERS.FINAL SCORES 3-2. Extremely tight scores and quite an intense match that India finally clinched 3-2. India regain the Asian Champions Trophy they won in 2011.

Gold medal!! India beat Pakistan 3-2 in the #asianchampionstrophy2016 final

— Devdutt (@ddkshirsagar) October 30, 2016

That’s it! India beat Pakistan 3-2 to win their second Asian Champions Trophy gold medal. India’s class prevailed despite a spirited Pakistan fightback.

Too many errors creeping into India’s game. Just over a minute left. Ramandeep pass too long for Talwinder. Last few seconds of the match. India lead 3-2.

Firstpost Hockey expert Sundeep Misra from Malaysia India need to play calmly. Sardar error could have been expensive.  Over 3 minutes left in the game.  Pak cross from an Indian midfield error races across the face of the Indian goal

Firstpost Hockey expert Sundeep Misra from Malaysia: Pakistan get their 2nd PC. But the ball is not stopped clean. India need to hold. Not panic anymore.

Eight minutes left. Can India hold on for the gold medal? Or will Pakistan strike back again

Firstpost Hockey expert Sundeep Misra from Malaysia: GOAlll!!! India take the lead 3-2. Nikkin scores.Sardar to Nikkin and the push is powerful to beat Pak GK.

Final quarter remains. Scoreline 2-2. Pulsating, edge of seat stuff #ACTHockeyFinal #INDvPAK

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) October 30, 2016

Final quarter remains. Scoreline 2-2. Pulsating, edge of seat stuff #ACTHockeyFinal #INDvPAK

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) October 30, 2016

India really needs to get its act together in Q4. We seem to have gone off the boil in Q3. Ind 2-2 Pak #ACT2016 final

— Viren Rasquinha (@virenrasquinha) October 30, 2016

Humdinger! #ACTHockey #INDvPAK

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) October 30, 2016

Firstpost Hockey expert Sundeep Misra from Malaysia: 3rd quarter is over. Scores 2-2. Pakistan dangerous on the counter. India suddenly seem unsure.

Firstpost Hockey expert Sundeep Misra from Malaysia: Pakistan playing much better. India seem rattled. Passes are wide off the mark. India seem to be putting pressure on themselves.

INDIA SCORE? The ball goes in, but referees ask for a referral. The TV official rules that the goal doesn’t not stand. It stays 2-2!

Firstpost Hockey expert Sundeep Misra from Malaysia GOAL!!! Pakistan get the equaliser against the run of play. GOAL!!. It’s 2-2. Ali Shan gets the equaliser.

Firstpost Hockey expert Sundeep Misra from Malaysia: India pushing hard. Rotating, dominating the midfield. Ramandeep’s pass to Talwinder too wide.

Third quarter begins. India on the front foot straight away. Can they make more of their dominance

Firstpost Hockey expert Sundeep Misra from Malaysia: Both teams are back on the pitch. Interesting 3rd quarter coming up.

A spellbinding 1st half comes to an end! Don't move an inch, 2nd half coming up LIVE on Star Sports 4/HD4 & Hotstar.#INDvPAK #IndiaKaGame pic.twitter.com/0iyol2ylFs

— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) October 30, 2016

Firstpost Hockey expert Sundeep Misra from Malaysia It’s the break. India leads 2-1. This could easily have been at least 3-1. But Nikkin and Talwinder shot wide. Crime when you don’t get the GK into play.

Firstpost Hockey expert Sundeep Misra from Malaysia: India shouldn’t waste chances when they get a chance to counter-attack. Pakistan is slow in falling back. Pakistan using the long ball, knowing India’s weakness on the bounce and Rupinder is found wanting.

Firstpost Hockey expert Sundeep Misra from Malaysia: Pradeep Mor’s brilliant run on the flank but Nikkin shoots wide from the top of the circle. India is wasting opportunities on the counter.

26' Pakistan pull one back with a Penalty Corner goal by Muhammad Aleem Bilal.
IND 2-1 PAK#INDvPAK #IndiaKaGame

— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) October 30, 2016

Firstpost Hockey expert Sundeep Misra from Malaysia: Muhammad Bilal scores. GOAL!!! Pakistan have scored off their 1st PC. Low flick that beat Chikte. Scores are now 2-1 in favour of India.

Firstpost Hockey expert Sundeep Misra from Malaysia: Pakistan get their 1st PC of the match. Chance for them to cut the score-line.

23' What a GOAL!! It's IND 2-0 PAK as @ramandeep_31 sets it up beautifully for Affan Yousuf to do the rest!#INDvPAK #IndiaKaGame

— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) October 30, 2016

GOAL!!!! 2-0!! Firstpost Hockey expert Sundeep Misra from Malaysia Superb pass from Sardar, way out of the Pakistan striking circle. Ramandeep gets the ball and his hit is deflected in by Yousuf. India lead 2-0. GOAL!!!

Firstpost Hockey expert Sundeep Misra from Malaysia: Great move by Sardar, Nikkin and then Talwinder shoots over the Pakistan goal. What an opportunity wasted!!

18' GOOAALL! @rupinderbob3 unleashes another venomous strike to score his 11th goal of the #ACT2016!
It's IND 1-0 PAK.#INDvPAK #IndiaKaGame

— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) October 30, 2016

Firstpost Hockey expert Sundeep Misra from Malaysia: Rupinder Pal Singh gets his 11th goal. Rupinder’s shoot-out goal against Korea as per FIH rules doesn’t count in his individual tally. Some rules can’t be explained in world hockey.

Firstpost Hockey expert Sundeep Misra from Malaysia And it’s a GOAL!!! India lead 1-0. Rupinder’s brilliant flick and the Pakistan defence has no chance.

GOAL!! India take the lead through a Rupinder penalty corner. Great start to the second quarter. Their dominance has paid off

Firstpost Hockey expert Sundeep Misra from Malaysia: For some reason, Indian players slip much more on this turf than Pakistan. India trying to build up again. Pakistan is playing up now. Game spreading out now. India get their 2nd PC.

Firstpost Hockey expert Sundeep Misra from Malaysia: 1st quarter is over. Pakistan came back strongly in the last two minutes. But the scores are 0-0. India had a superb chance when Talwinder passed into the circle but Kothajit’s push was too weak towards the Pakistan goal.

Firstpost Hockey expert Sundeep Misra from Malaysia: Rashid Mehmood gets a green card. He is out for 2 minutes. Pakistan down to ten men.

Firstpost Hockey expert Sundeep Misra from Malaysia: Close call for India. Long ball into the Indian circle and the defence couldn’t tackle the bounce. 

Firstpost Hockey expert Sundeep Misra from Malaysia: India virtually camping in the Pak half.Domination needs to be converted into goals.Around 4 minutes left in the 1st quarter and Pakistan has had no shots on goal.

Firstpost Hockey expert Sundeep Misra from Malaysia India get the 1st PC. But Kular’s hit is wide. Surprising as to why Rupinder didn’t take it.

Firstpost Hockey expert Sundeep Misra from Malaysia: News coming in from the Indian bench that Sreejesh has a hamstring issue.

Firstpost Hockey expert Sundeep Misra: from Malaysia 1st attack for Pakistan but the shot is high. And then India try and get into the Pak striking circle.

The match is underway. India and Pakistan, two of Asia’s hockey giants fittingly fight for the Asian title

Check out the Starting XIs for #INDvPAK in the Final of the #ACT2016! Watch the game LIVE on Star Sports 4/HD4 or Hotstar.#IndiaKaGame pic.twitter.com/m4XbgBUj3l

— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) October 30, 2016

Pakistan national anthem on now. Indian anthem to follow before we begin the action.

#ACT2016 India XI: Rupinder, Chikte,Sardar,Kothajit,Ramandeep,Uthappa,Affan, Devinder,Birendra,Pardeep,Nikkin

Live: https://t.co/DGViKSGXQS

— Firstpost Sports (@FirstpostSports) October 30, 2016

Firstpost expert Sundeep Misra from Malaysia: Chikte had played two consecutive matches before the semis and had a good job.

Tactically, how this pans out for Pakistan is too be seen. They must have planned with Sreejesh in mind.

Big team News coming from Firstpost expert Sundeep Misra from Malaysia: The team list has a suprise – captain PR Sreejesh is not playing. In his place, it’s Akash Chikte. In the press conference, yesterday, Oltmans had not hinted towards any injury.

Trailing 1-2, we needed something special to get back in the contest and that sparkle was provided by Sardar Singh. He created a brilliant goal, that’s what he is in the team for – Indian Hockey coach Roelant Oltmans after win against South Korea. Can he do it again against Bangladesh?

Our hockey expert Sundeep Misra picks five players whoc could help India beat Pakistan in the final

 Read more: http://www.firstpost.com/sports/asian-champions-trophy-2016-top-five-players-who-could-win-india-the-title-over-pakistan-3080572.html

Malaysia beat South Korea on penalties to claim third place in Asian Champions Trophy

Firstpost Hockey expert Sundeep Misra from Malaysia The 3rd/4th match is in it’s last three minutes. They have a prize distribution for the 3rd/4th and then the final

FT: India 2-1 South Korea

FT! What a comeback from the Indian Women's Team to go past Korea in the 4th Women's #ACT2016 on 30 Oct!#INDvKOR #IndiaKaGame pic.twitter.com/FyEoXqHiHn

— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) October 30, 2016

Indian women lead against Korea!!

Another goal! Deepika produces a stunning Field Goal in the 54th minute to give India the lead.
IND 2-1 KOR#INDvKOR #IndiaKaGame

— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) October 30, 2016

All the best to @16Sreejesh & @TheHockeyIndia for the #ACT2016 Final v Pak. #IndiaKaGame #INDvPAK

— Anup Kumar (@IamAnupK) October 30, 2016

GOAL! Indian women equalise

GOAL! @imranirampal does it for India with a superb PC goal in the 47th minute to level the scores!
IND 1-1 KOR#INDvKOR #IndiaKaGame

— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) October 30, 2016

.@TheHockeyIndia face Pakistan in the QNET #ACT2016 final! Who'll be crowned champions? Find out on Star Sports! https://t.co/mrMmdd7S6n

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) October 30, 2016

HT: IND 0-1 KOR
The Indian Women's Team will look to fight back in Q3 as they go into the break trailing by a goal.#INDvKOR #IndiaKaGame pic.twitter.com/7EeoiFbY5f

— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) October 30, 2016

Meanwhile the Indian Women’s team is trailing South Korea 1-0 at half time in their encounter

The final of the 2016 Asian Champions Trophy between India and Pakistan will kickoff at 6 PM IST

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India face Pakistan in the final of the Asian Champions Trophy 2016. The Rio Olympics quarter-finalists got the better of South Korea through a penalty shootout in the semifinals. Pakistan too took the same route to reach Sunday’s final as they beat Malaysia. India had previously defeated their arch rivals Pakistan in the group phase and hence hold a slight edge for the final encounter. Stick around for Live updates of the big final.