Chennai, Aug 11 (Ians) The Indian men’s hockey team stormed into the final of the Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 after a comprehensive 5-0 victory against reigning Asian Games Champions Japan in the semi-finals at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, here on Friday.
Akashdeep Singh (19′), Harmanpreet Singh (23′), Mandeep Singh (30′), Sumit (39′) and karthi Selvam (51′) scored in India’s win, putting the hosts in title contention against Malaysia who beat defending champions Korea 6-2 in the first semi final of the day.
Coming into the semi final clash after an important win against nemesis Pakistan in their previous match, table toppers India showed sublime form and intent to win right from the word go. They set off their attack with an early PC but didn’t convert. The next few minutes were intensely fought with Japanese forwards Taiki Takade and Shota Yamada taking turns to find an opening in India’s circle.
While the first quarter was goalless,...
Akashdeep Singh (19′), Harmanpreet Singh (23′), Mandeep Singh (30′), Sumit (39′) and karthi Selvam (51′) scored in India’s win, putting the hosts in title contention against Malaysia who beat defending champions Korea 6-2 in the first semi final of the day.
Coming into the semi final clash after an important win against nemesis Pakistan in their previous match, table toppers India showed sublime form and intent to win right from the word go. They set off their attack with an early PC but didn’t convert. The next few minutes were intensely fought with Japanese forwards Taiki Takade and Shota Yamada taking turns to find an opening in India’s circle.
While the first quarter was goalless,...
- 8/11/2023
- by Agency News Desk
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