The captain scored twice Harmanpreet Singh Striker Araijeet Singh Hundal’s goal helped India beat South Korea 3-1 as the defending champions remained unbeaten, having won all four of their league games so far . Asian Champions Trophy Hockey Championship..
The defending champions have confirmed their place in the semi-finals and will end the league against arch-rivals Pakistan on Saturday.
Before beating South Korea on Thursday, India had beaten China (3-1), Japan (5-1) and Malaysia (8-1).
South Korea gave India their first real test of this World Cup and held the four-time champions scoreless in the second period.
Hundal opened the scoring for India in the 6th minute and Harmanpreet scored from a corner kick in the 9th minute.
After a goalless scoreline 15 minutes before half-time, South Korea reduced India’s lead through Jihun Yang’s corner kick. But Harmanpreet’s second goal restored India’s two-goal lead.
India is looking to win a record fifth ACT title.
The defending champions have confirmed their place in the semi-finals and will end the league against arch-rivals Pakistan on Saturday.
Before beating South Korea on Thursday, India had beaten China (3-1), Japan (5-1) and Malaysia (8-1).
South Korea gave India their first real test of this World Cup and held the four-time champions scoreless in the second period.
Hundal opened the scoring for India in the 6th minute and Harmanpreet scored from a corner kick in the 9th minute.
After a goalless scoreline 15 minutes before half-time, South Korea reduced India’s lead through Jihun Yang’s corner kick. But Harmanpreet’s second goal restored India’s two-goal lead.
India is looking to win a record fifth ACT title.
