India Storm Into Asian Champions Trophy Hockey Final With 8-1 Rout of South Korea
Shilanand Lakra and Dilpreet Singh scored two goals each for India. Harmanpreet Singh, Sukhjeet Singh, Angad Bir Singh and Vivek Sagar Prasad also found the back of the net once each.
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XtraTime Web Desk:
It was a goal fest for India! The Indian men's hockey team stormed into the final of the Asian Champions Trophy after thrashing formidable South Korea 8-1. Producing a sensational attacking display, India completely outclassed the Koreans to move one step closer to the title. The Indian team has remained unbeaten throughout the tournament so far.
Shilanand Lakra and Dilpreet Singh scored two goals each for India. Harmanpreet Singh, Sukhjeet Singh, Angad Bir Singh and Vivek Sagar Prasad also found the back of the net once each.
India will now face Japan in the final. Japan booked their place in the summit clash after defeating Malaysia in the first semi-final. South Korea and Malaysia will now lock horns in the third-place playoff, with the bronze medal at stake.
India got off to a flying start, with Shilanand Lakra opening the scoring early in the match. However, South Korea managed to restore parity shortly afterwards. But once India stepped up their attacking intensity, the Koreans had no answer to the relentless pressure.
The Indian team continued to dominate and turned the contest into a one-sided affair, sealing an emphatic 8-1 victory and a place in the final.
