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regular-article-logo Thursday, 14 November 2024

Hockey: India edge past South Korea 3-2 in thrilling Asian Champions Trophy clash

India had defeated Malaysia 4-0 in their tournament opener on Monday. The hosts will next play Thailand on Thursday

PTI Rajgir (Bihar) Published 12.11.24, 06:47 PM
Indian players celebrate after scoring a goal during the Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024 hockey match between India and Malaysia, at Rajgir, in Nalanda district

Indian players celebrate after scoring a goal during the Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024 hockey match between India and Malaysia, at Rajgir, in Nalanda district PTI

India beat South Korea 3-2 to register their second consecutive win in the women's Asian Champions Trophy hockey here on Tuesday.

India raced to a 2-0 lead in the first half through goals from Sangita Kumari (3rd minute) and Deepika (20th) before Korea mounted a strong comeback in the third quarter and drew parity with goals from Yuri Lee (34th) and skipper Eunbi Cheon (38th).

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But the match was far from over as Deepika scored from the spot in the 57th minute to eke out a close win for India.

India had defeated Malaysia 4-0 in their tournament opener on Monday. The hosts will next play Thailand on Thursday.

In the first match of the day, Thailand held Japan 1-1, while reigning Olympic silver medallists China defeated Malaysia 5-0 to register their second consecutive win in the tournament.

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