Ind vs Pak Highlights, Asian Champions Trophy 2024: India Beat Pakistan 2-1, Enter Asian Champions Trophy Semis Unbeaten

14.09.2024 - 13:15 sports.ndtv.com

India vs Pakistan Hockey Highlights: Captain Harmanpreet Singh led from the front as the Indian men's hockey team beat Pakistan 2-1 in their final group game of the Asian Champions Trophy 2024 in Moqi, China.

However, India had to come from a goal down to beat Pakistan remain unbeaten, heading into the semi-finals. Ahmad Nadeem had put Pakistan into the lead in the eighth minute, before Harmanpreet turn the game on its head with two penalty corner goals in the first-half.

So far, India, Pakistan and Korea have qualified for the semi-finals, with Malaysia and China in contention to grab the final spot.

The stage is set for the ultimate showdown as India takes on Pakistan in the Men's Asian Champions Trophy 2024! Our warriors are ready to defend the pride of the nation.

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