India's Hockey Team Dominates South Korea to Reach Asian Champions Trophy Final

In a stunning display of skill, the Indian men's hockey team defeated South Korea 8-1 in the semifinals of the Asian Champions Trophy. With standout performances from players like Shilanand Lakra and Dilpreet Singh, India dominated the match and secured their place in the final against Japan. The final showdown promises to be an exciting encounter as India aims to clinch the title. Read on for detailed match highlights and scoring breakdown.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 4, 2026, 22:12 IST

India's Impressive Victory in Semifinal

The Indian men's hockey team showcased their prowess in the Asian Champions Trophy by decisively defeating South Korea 8-1 in the semifinal held at the Olympian Balbir Singh International Hockey Stadium in Mohali on Wednesday. This victory propels India into the final, where they will compete against Japan.

Having previously triumphed over South Korea 8-0 in their last league match, India delivered another stellar performance, securing a spot in the title match against Japan scheduled for Thursday, as reported by ESPN.

Match Highlights and Scoring Breakdown

Key players for India included Shilanand Lakra and Dilpreet Singh, each netting two goals. The scoring details are as follows:

Shilanand Lakra: 4', 13'

Dilpreet Singh: 21', 25'

Harmanpreet Singh: 9'

Sukhjeet Singh: 21'

Angad Bir Singh: 36'

Vivek Sagar Prasad: 54'

India started strong, with Lakra scoring in the fourth minute. Captain Harmanpreet Singh followed with a penalty drag-flick in the ninth minute, marking his 10th goal of the tournament. Lakra added another in the 13th minute, but South Korea's Han Sangjun managed to score, reducing the deficit to 3-1 by the end of the first quarter.

Dominance in the Second Half

Continuing their dominance, India scored three additional goals in the second quarter, extending their lead to 6-1. Sukhjeet Singh and Dilpreet Singh found the net in the 21st minute, with Dilpreet completing his brace shortly after. The third quarter saw Angad Bir Singh score in the 36th minute, followed by Vivek Sagar Prasad's goal in the 54th minute, finalizing the score at 8-1 and leaving South Korea with no chance for a comeback.

Upcoming Final Against Japan

Japan secured their place in the final by defeating Malaysia 5-3 in a penalty shootout after a goalless draw in their semifinal. The Japanese team successfully converted all five of their penalty attempts. India is set to face Japan in the tournament final at 7 PM on Thursday, aiming to conclude their remarkable campaign with a championship title.