NEW DELHI: India emerged victorious in their fourth round-robin match against South Korea in the Asian Champions Trophy held in Chennai. With this win, India maintained their unbeaten streak in the tournament and secured their place in the semifinals.
India Triumphs Over South Korea
Prior to the match, India’s spot in the semifinals had already been confirmed due to Japan’s defeat against Malaysia. Both teams displayed possession-oriented hockey from the beginning, with high intensity.
Goal Scoring
In the sixth minute, Sung by Sharma scored the first goal for India after a skillful dribble by Sukhjeet Singh. However, Korea quickly equalized in the 12th minute with a goal by Sunghyun Kim. In the second quarter, India dominated the game and scored their second goal through a penalty corner converted by Harmanpreet Singh.
Attacking Moves and Defense
India continued their attacking moves, but the Korean defense held strong, maintaining a slim 2-1 lead for India at halftime. In the second half, India extended their lead with a field goal by Mandeep Singh. Despite several opportunities, Korea failed to convert their penalty corners.
Tense Final Moments
In the final quarter, Jihun Yang scored a field goal for Korea, putting pressure on the Indian defense. However, India managed to hold on to their one-goal lead and secured the victory.
Upcoming Matches
In their next match, India will face arch-rival Pakistan on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Korea will play against Malaysia as they continue to compete for a top-four spot.
Summary:
- India defeated South Korea 3-2 in the Asian Champions Trophy.
- This win secured India’s place in the semifinals.
- The match witnessed high-intensity possession-oriented hockey.
- Sung by Sharma, Harmanpreet Singh, and Mandeep Singh scored the goals for India.
- Korea fought back with goals from Sunghyun Kim and Jihun Yang.
- India will face Pakistan in their next match, while Korea will play against Malaysia.
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