India Secures Top Spot with Dominant 8-0 Victory Over South Korea in Asian Champions Trophy

The Indian men's hockey team delivered a stunning performance at the Asian Champions Trophy, defeating South Korea 8-0. With this victory, India finished the league stage undefeated, scoring 34 goals and conceding just five. Seven players contributed to the scoreline, with Dilpreet Singh leading the charge. The team is set to face South Korea again in the semifinals, promising an exciting rematch. Read on for a detailed breakdown of the match and India's journey in the tournament.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 2, 2026, 22:39 IST

India's Stellar Performance

The Indian men's hockey team showcased an impressive performance at the Asian Champions Trophy, defeating South Korea with a resounding score of 8-0. This victory marked their fifth straight win, allowing them to finish the league stage at the top of the table. A total of seven players contributed to the scoreline, with Dilpreet Singh netting two goals, while Jugraj Singh, Harmanpreet Singh, Shilanand Lakra, Sukhjeet Singh, Sanjay Rana, and Angad Bir Singh each added one goal, as reported by ESPN.

Match Progression

India started the match aggressively, taking the lead midway through the first quarter with a reverse hit from Dilpreet. Jugraj quickly followed up by converting a penalty corner after Vishnukant Singh kept the ball in play following a save by South Korean goalkeeper Kim Jaehyon. Captain Harmanpreet then scored the third goal with a powerful drag-flick that left the goalkeeper with no chance.

Continuing the Momentum

After a scoreless second quarter, India resumed their offensive in the third. Shilanand capitalized on a rebound after Jugraj's penalty corner was saved. Shortly after, Aditya Lalage assisted Sukhjeet, who scored from close range, bringing the score to 5-0. Sanjay quickly added to the tally, reacting swiftly to convert a rebound after Kim saved Dilpreet's shot.

Wrapping Up the League Stage

Towards the end of the third quarter, India scored again when Sanjay's shot from the top of the circle was deflected into the net by Dilpreet, marking his second goal. Angad Bir capped off the impressive win in the final minute, stealing possession high up the pitch and scoring with a reverse hit that slipped under the advancing goalkeeper.

With this victory, India concluded the league stage with a perfect record of five wins, scoring a total of 34 goals while conceding only five. They are set to face South Korea again in the semifinal on Wednesday evening, while Malaysia will compete against Japan in the other semifinal.