Asian Champions Trophy: India secures massive win against Korea, semi-finals lined up

During the final league stage encounter at the Surjit Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar, Indian players did not allow Korea to score any goals while hitting the ball into the net eight times themselves. Due to this stellar performance, the team remained at the top of the round-robin stage without losing any match.

India gathered a total of 15 points in the standings. On the other hand, Japan stood next with 10 points, while Malaysia with 9 and Korea with 6 points secured their places in the final four.

In this match, Dilpreet Singh managed to score twice for India. Apart from team captain Harmanpreet Singh, Sukhjit Singh, Sanjay, Angad Bir Singh, Jugraj Singh, and Shilanand Lakra also scored a goal each.

At the start of the match, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann met the players. Former famous Holland player Floris Jan Bovelander was also present with him, and both shook hands with the teams inside the ground.

Now all matches of the next round will be held at the International Hockey Stadium in Mohali. On November 4, India and Korea will face each other in the first semi-final, while the second clash will be between Japan and Malaysia. The title match will be played on November 5 at the same venue.

In other league stage matches, Japan registered a 2-1 victory over Malaysia, in which Kentaro Fukuda scored both goals. Meanwhile, the match played between China and Bangladesh ended in a 1-1 draw.

Key developments

• India achieved an 8-0 victory against Korea in the final league match
• The Indian team topped the pool stage by securing 15 points
• India and Korea will clash again in the semi-final to be held in Mohali on November 4
• Japan's match against Malaysia is fixed for the second semi-final
• The final match of the tournament will be played on November 5