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ACT: Dilpreet scores brace as India thrash Korea 8-0 to finish league stage unbeaten

By · Via Times of India · Published by Everything Blog

In short

The squad established early control by building a 3-0 first-quarter lead through Jugraj Singh, captain Harmanpreet Singh, and an opening strike from Dilpreet Singh. Following the halftime break, a rapid burst of offense produced four goals in just seven minutes from Shilanand Lakra, Sukhjeet Singh, Sanjay, and Dilpreet. Angad Bir Singh finalized the scoreline in the closing minute of the contest.

Key points

  • India finished the Asian Champions Trophy round-robin stage with a perfect 15 points from…: India finished the Asian Champions Trophy round-robin stage with a perfect 15 points from five matches.
  • South Korea and India will face each other again on Wednesday in Mohali for their semifin…: South Korea and India will face each other again on Wednesday in Mohali for their semifinal clash.
  • Japan will play Malaysia in the tournament's other semifinal matchup following the league…: Japan will play Malaysia in the tournament's other semifinal matchup following the league phase.

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Five-time champions India produced a dominant performance to thrash South Korea 8-0 in their final round-robin match of the Asian Champions Trophy on Monday. The win extended India's unbeaten run in the tournament and helped them finish at the top of the standings with a perfect 15 points from five matches.

India had already beaten Bangladesh 13-0, China 5-2, Japan 4-1 and Malaysia 4-2 before completing their league-stage campaign with another convincing victory. They will now travel to Mohali for the semifinals, where they will face South Korea on Wednesday. Japan and Malaysia will meet in the other semifinal.

Dilpreet Singh scored twice, while Jugraj Singh,

Harmanpreet Singh, Shilanand Lakra, Sukhjeet Singh, Sanjay and Angad Bir Singh scored once each.

India take early control

India started on the front foot, creating chances from the opening minutes. Dilpreet opened the scoring in the eighth minute with a reverse hit after receiving a pass from Jarmanpreet Singh. Jugraj doubled the lead three minutes later, scoring from a rebound after South Korea failed to convert two penalty corners.

Captain Harmanpreet Singh made it…

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