Uttam Singh (13\u2019) gave India the lead in the first quarter, followed by goals from Harmanpreet Singh (19\u2019, 45+\u2019) and Jarmanpreet Singh (32\u2019). Jihun Yang (33\u2019) scored the only goal for Korea.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India began the crucial semi-final on the front foot, with Abhishek forcing a save from Korea\u2019s goalkeeper, Jaehan Kim, on the reverse, in the opening minutes. Uttam kept the pressure on with a bursting run down the right wing and found Raheel, whose close-range shot was saved. While the Indian defence smothered the occasional Korean counterattack, the forwards finally broke through as Araijeet Singh smashed the ball across the goal from the right wing for Uttam to tap in, making it 1-0 for India in the first quarter.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India earned their first penalty corner early in the second quarter, and on the second attempt, Harmanpreet struck the backboard to double India\u2019s lead.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sukhjeet ensured India kept the pressure on with a deep foray into Korea\u2019s shooting circle but couldn\u2019t find a teammate. In the very next play, Jarmanpreet pulled an aerial pass from Sumit on the opposite flank out of the air and smacked it towards goal, where it deflected in, further increasing India\u2019s lead. Korea responded by earning a penalty corner, and Jihun Yang flicked it down the middle to beat Krishan Pathak, providing a ray of hope for Korea as the scoreline read 3-1 in India\u2019s favour.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Both teams created goal scoring opportunities as the third quarter drew to a close, but an error from Korea\u2019s goalkeeper Jaehan Kim gifted India a penalty corner with just a second left. Harmanpreet flicked the ball hard and low to the new keeper Daewon Oh\u2019s right, making it 4-1 in India\u2019s favour.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India continued their dominance in the last quarter with Abhishek and Araijeet forcing saves from the keeper. However, Korea earned a penalty corner with eight minutes left in the game but Hyeonhong Kim\u2019s effort sailed wide of the post. India controlled the proceedings for the rest of the quarter to seal their berth in the final of the Asian Champions Trophy with a 4-1 victory.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Hero of the Match, Jarmanpreet Singh said, \"We played exceptionally well today, we are happy to advance to the Final. Sumit provided me with a splendid ball for the goal and I am thankful to my roommate, who understands me so well, for setting up the goal for me.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India continued their dominance in the last quarter with Abhishek and Araijeet forcing saves from the keeper. However, Korea earned a penalty corner with eight minutes left in the game but Hyeonhong Kim\u2019s effort sailed wide of the post. India controlled the proceedings for the rest of the quarter to seal their berth in the final of the Asian Champions Trophy with a 4-1 victory.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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