Rajgir : India produced a masterclass performance against China in the Hockey Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 clash at Rajgir, cruising to a commanding 7-0 win to book their spot in the final against South Korea.
- India dominated right from the start, with Shilanand Lakra opening the scoring in the 4th minute assisted by Jarmanpreet.
- By halftime, India had extended their lead to 3-0 with goals from Dilpreet Singh and Mandeep Singh, while China failed to make a single circle penetration in the first 20 minutes.
- The midfield and attack clicked perfectly, with Rajkumar Pal scoring in the 37th minute to make it 4-0 and Sukhjeet Singh adding a fifth goal before the third quarter ended.
- The final quarter saw Abhishek shine, scoring twice with calm finishes to cement the 7-0 victory and highlight India’s depth in scoring options.
- Harmanpreet Singh led the team effectively, orchestrating play and creating penalty corner opportunities.
- India’s relentless pressure resulted in 17 circle penetrations, emphasizing their superiority in both offense and defense throughout the match.
- The victory confirms India’s passage to the Asia Cup final, keeping alive their aspirations to qualify for the 2026 FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup.
Players who made an impact besides goal scorers included Harmanpreet Singh, Dilpreet Singh, Rajkumar Pal, Sukhjeet Singh, Mandeep Singh, Shilanand Lakra, and Abhishek—all contributing to India’s dominant, well-rounded display.
India will now face South Korea in the final, aiming to clinch the Asia Cup title and secure qualification for next year’s World Cup.
This win highlights India’s attacking prowess, disciplined defense, and team strength, making them strong contenders for the championship.
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