India vs South Korea Highlights, Asian Champions Trophy 2024 Semi Final: India Thrash Korea 4-1, Set Up Final vs China

16.09.2024 - 15:37 sports.ndtv.com

India vs South Korea Hockey Highlights: India put up a spectacular performance to beat Korea Republic 4-1 in the semi-final of the Asian Champions Trophy 2024, and book their spot in the final against China.

Captain Harmanpreet Singh led from the front, converting two penalty corners, and taking his goal tally to seven in the tournament.

Uttam Singh gave India the lead, while Jarmanpreet scored the third. Korea pulled one back in the third quarter, but much like in the league phase, it was nothing but a consolation..

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