India are through to the final of the Asian Champions Trophy 2024 after they thrashed South Korea 4-1 in the second semi-final at the Moqi Training Base in Hulunbuir, China, on Monday, September 16. (More Hockey News)
༺Korea last beat India, back in 2013, in the Asia Cup.
💯Defending champions India will now face off against China, who beat Pakistan in the first semi-final.
The Indians lead 2-0 at half-time after goals from Uttam Singh and captain Harmanpreet Singh. Two turned three as Jarmanpreet Singh ꦬput his name on the score sheet after a beautiful pass from Sumit.
൲The South Koreans just did not show up, but got back a consolation goal in the third after Yang Jihun converted the penalty corner.
☂India, however, showed their attacking brilliance, and their defensive discipline as they notched up a 4-1 win.
ꦍThey will now enter the final as the only unbeaten team, having beat China 3-0, Japan 5-1, Malaysia 8-1, Korea 3-1 and Pakistan 2-1.
