India secured a 3-2 victory over reigning champions South Korea in their fourth round-robin encounter of the Asian Champions Trophy in Chennai. This win solidified India’s undefeated streak in the continental hockey tournament.
Summary:
★India defeated South Korea 3-2 in the Asian Champions Trophy.
★India’s spot in the semifinals had already been confirmed prior to the match.
★Sung by Sharma broke the deadlock in the sixth minute, giving India the lead.
★Korea equalized in the 12th minute through Sunghyun Kim’s goal.
★India scored their second goal in the 23rd minute through a penalty corner converted by Harmanpreet Singh.
★India maintained a slim 1-0 lead at half-time.
★Mandeep Singh scored a field goal in the third quarter, extending India’s lead.
★Jihun Yang scored a field goal for Korea in the 58th minute.
★India held on to their one-goal lead to secure the victory.
★India will face arch-rival Pakistan in their next match.
The match between India and South Korea started with both teams displaying high intensity and possession-oriented hockey. In the sixth minute, Sung by Sharma broke the deadlock and guided the ball into the net following Sukhjeet Singh’s skillful dribble past a couple of defenders.
Korea quickly equalized in the 12th minute when Sunghyun Kim hammered the ball into the net after Manjae Jung’s low pass. However, India dominated the second quarter, coming up with multiple chances and scoring their second goal in the 23rd minute through a penalty corner converted by Harmanpreet Singh.
Despite several attacks from both teams, the score remained 2-1 in favor of India at half-time. After the restart, Korea squandered a penalty corner earned through video referral, while India extended their lead with a field goal by Mandeep Singh.
Korea had multiple opportunities to equalize, including a series of penalty corners, but failed to convert them. India continued with their attacking intent, but the Korean goalie made a double save in the 50th minute. Korea also had a series of penalty corners, but India’s defense held firm.
In the 58th minute, Jihun Yang scored a field goal for Korea, keeping the Indians on their toes. However, India managed to hold on to their one-goal lead and secure the victory.
India’s next match in the Asian Champions Trophy will be against arch-rival Pakistan, while Korea will face Malaysia.
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