China 3-1 Malaysia Hockey Semi-Final Live Score, Women's Asian Champions Trophy: MAS Pull One Back, But CHN Continue Dominating

After Nur Mohammed, now Tan Jinzhuang leaves the field in pain after the ball hit her head. With only 8 minutes left in the 4th quarter, China have made 20 circle entries, while Malaysia have only managed 10. They are struggling—Run, Malaysia, Run!

CHN 3-1 MAS, Q4

Nur Mohammed is stretchered off after suffering intense pain from an injury! It's a big blow to Malaysia's lineup, just as they were gaining some hope. With 12:24 remaining in the 4th quarter, there are still chances for the Malaysians to secure some pride. At least they've avoided a clean sheet!

CHN 3-1 MAS, Q3

WHAT A STRIKE! GOAL for Malaysia!!

Mohd Khairunnisa converted the penalty, opening Malaysia's tally! The dramatic moment saw back-to-back penalties going in Malaysia’s favour, forcing China to concede their first goal of the game in Q3.

CHN 3-1 MAS, Q3

No help for Malaysia! They lose a referral as the review shows it was a long-on and not a corner. Despite that setback, Nur Azhar led the charge, taking the ball into the Chinese circle for a moment and almost reaching the net, but unfortunately, missed!

CHN 3-0 MAS, Q3

CHINA:

Circle penetrations -13; Field Goals Scored - 1; Goals Conceded -0; Goals Scored - 3; Green Cards - 2; Penalty Corners Earned - 5; Penalty Corners Efficiency - 40; Penalty Corners Scored - 2; Yellow Cards -1

MALAYSIA:

Circle penetrations - 6; Field Goals Scored - 0; Goals Conceded - 3; Goals Scored - 0; Green Cards - 0; Penalty Corners Earned - 3; Penalty Corners Efficiency - 0; Penalty Corners Scored - 0; Yellow Cards0

China strategically avoided India in their semi-final fixture, knowing they could dominate everyone, and Malaysia has been no exception. After a strong start, Ibrahim Nasihin's team is struggling to stay on their feet. The first half ends with China firmly in the lead.

CHN 3-0 MAS

It's yet another domintaion by the Chinese team! TAN Jinzhuang now scores! China have created 9 circles while allowed Malaysia only once in their circle.

CHN 3-0 MAS

The second quarter starts with a bang as Fan Yunxia scores, extending China's lead with 12:32 mins remaining. Now, Malaysia need to find a way to turn the tides and respond against the team who have already converted a penalty corner.

CHN 2-0 MAS

Qiuchan Deng scores for China and the two time runners up late lead in the semi-finals game.

CHN 1-0 MAS

The last time China and Malaysia collided in the Women's Asian Champions Trophy, it was a complete domination by the Chinese, who won the match 5-0 in Bihar.

With only 7 minutes left in the first quarter we have witnessed Malaysia's strategy to shock the giants - They Are Attacking!

CHN 0-0 MAS

After the national anthems at the Rajgir Stadium, China, dressed in red, and Malaysia, in blue, kicked off the game. There’s been a clear display of positive intent from the minnows, Malaysia, but China have already made an early penetration into the circle. This promises to be a thrilling match!

China's journey in the Women's Asian Champions Trophy has been nothing short of a juggernaut. As the Paris Olympics silver medalists, they are one of only two teams representing women's hockey there. The Chinese teams are the two times runners up of the tournament and their only loss so far has been a 3-0 defeat against the unbeaten India.

Meanwhile, Malaysia's progress to the semi-finals is a surprising and miraculous turn of events. Despite losing three games, they managed to secure their place, while South Korea made an early exit from the tournament.

China:

China 15-0 Thailand

India 4-0 Malaysia

China 5-0 Malaysia

Japan 1-2 China

Malaysia 1-2 Japan

India 3-0 China

Malaysia 2-0 Thailand

China 2-0 South Korea

China: CHEN Jiali, FAN Yunxia (Captain), HAO Guoting, HUANG Haiyan, LI Jingyi, LIU Chencheng, LIU Tangjie, MA Xiaoyan, MA Xuejiao, TAN Jinzhuang, WU Surong (Goal Keeper), XU Wenjuan, XU Yanan, YU Anhui (Captain), ZENG Xueling, ZHANG Dian, and ZHENG Jiali

Malaysia: ABANG Dayang, AZHAIRY Azmyra, AZHAR Nur, AZMAN Nurul, BAHARUDIN Anith Humaira, CHE Nur Aqilrullah, DIN Juliani (Captain), EFFARIZAL Insyirah, HARTOMO Zawiatul, JAMES Thibatharshini, MOHAMMED Nur, MOHD Khairunnisa, MOHD Nur, MOHD Siti, MUHAMAD Zati, NASIR Siti (Goal Keeper), RAMLEE Fitrinur (Goal Keeper), SHAIKH Siti, SYAFI Nurmaizatul, SYAMSUL Nurathirah, YUSSAINI Nur, and ZAINAL Nur (Goal Keeper) 

The match is scheduled to begin at 2:15pm IST. It will be broadcast and streamed live on the Sony Sports Network. The TV telecast will be on the Sony Sports Ten 1 channel and on the SonyLiv app and website in India.