Harmanpreet hat-trick helps India beat Malaysia in Asian Champions Trophy
India remains the only unbeaten side at the tournament after defeating Malaysia in Jalandhar on Sunday.
India defeated Malaysia to remain the only unbeaten side at the Asian Champions Trophy in Jalandhar on Sunday, according to The Hindu. Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored a hat-trick to lead the hosts in the match held at the Olympian Surjeet Stadium.
Harmanpreet opened the scoring in the third minute with a penalty corner. Malaysia equalised in the 25th minute through Akhimullah Anuar, who finished from close range after Faiz Jali drove the ball into the circle and Faisal Saari trapped it.
India regained the lead in the second half when Harmanpreet converted another penalty corner in the 33rd minute. Sukhjeet Singh then scored a goal to extend the lead after Faiz Jali received a yellow card.
Harmanpreet completed his hat-trick by converting a penalty stroke in the 58th minute. The match ended 4-2, with Shello Silverius scoring for Malaysia in the final seconds, according to The Hindu.
The results from the penultimate day of the league competition also saw Japan draw 2-2 with China. Korea defeated Bangladesh 5-0, while Japan and Korea have joined the list of semifinalists.