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India defeated South Korea 4-1 to reach the final of the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament.
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India’s goals were scored by Uttam Singh, Harmanpreet Singh (2), and Jarmanpreet Singh.
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India will face host China in the final, having previously beaten them 3-0 in the league stage.
Defending champions India secured a convincing 4-1 win over South Korea to advance to the final of the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament.
India’s goals were scored by Uttam Singh in the 13th minute, skipper Harmanpreet Singh in the 19th and 45th minutes, and Jarmanpreet Singh in the 32nd minute. South Korea’s lone goal came from Yang Jihun in the 33rd minute.
India will now face host China in the final, scheduled for Tuesday. Earlier in the league stage, India defeated China 3-0, setting up a promising rematch.
In the other semi-final, China defeated Pakistan 2-0 in a shoot-out after the match ended 1-1 at the end of regulation time. Japan secured fifth place by beating Malaysia 4-2 in a shoot-out following a 4-4 tie.
