Asian Champions Trophy: India beat Korea 3-2 to reach semis
What's the story
The Indian men's hockey team beat defending champions Korea in the 2023 Asian Champions Trophy at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium in Chennai.
With a 3-2 win, India have reached the semi-finals of the event. Nilakanta Sharma, Harmanpreet Singh, and Mandeep Singh were India's goal-scorers against Korea.
The Harmanpreet Singh-led side continued its unbeaten run, having thrashed Malaysia 5-0 on Sunday.
Match
How did the match pan out?
Nilakanta opened the scoring for India in the sixth minute with a scintillating field goal.
However, Korea's Kim Sunghyun scored the equalizer six minutes later.
Harmanpreet helped India regain the lead just before half-time.
In the 33rd minute, Mandeep handed India another goal with a reverse flick.
Although Jihun Yang struck for Korea in the final quarter, it was too late.
Journey
A look at India's journey
India were off to a terrific start in the Asian Champions Trophy as they thrashed China 7-2 in the opening clash.
Craig Fulton's men then plunged to second with a draw against Japan.
However, the Men in Blue catapulted to the top with a 5-0 win over Malaysia.
India will now face Pakistan in their final group-stage clash on August 9.
India
India eye fourth Asian Champions Trophy title
India are vying to win their fourth men's Asian Champions Trophy title.
They were the winners of the inaugural edition in 2011, having beaten Pakistan with a penalty shoot-out. Pakistan avenged the loss in 2012 by winning the title.
India won their second title in 2016 after defeating the same opposition.
In 2018, India and Pakistan were declared the joint-winners of the tournament.