India beat South Korea 8-0 to finish Asian Champions Trophy league stage unbeaten
The Indian men's hockey team secured five consecutive wins to top the standings before the semifinals in Mohali.
The Indian men's hockey team defeated South Korea 8-0 on Monday to finish the league stage of the Asian Champions Trophy at the top of the standings, according to reports from The Times of India, The Tribune and ANI.
India secured a perfect 15 points from five matches, having previously beaten Bangladesh, China, Japan and Malaysia. The team scored 34 goals and conceded five during the league stage.
Dilpreet Singh scored twice, while Jugraj Singh, captain Harmanpreet Singh, Shilanand Lakra, Sukhjeet Singh, Sanjay Rana and Angad Bir Singh scored one goal each.
Dilpreet opened the scoring in the eighth minute with a reverse hit, followed by Jugraj Singh and Harmanpreet Singh, who scored via a penalty corner drag-flick.
After a goalless second quarter, Shilanand Lakra, Sukhjeet Singh and Sanjay Rana added goals in the third quarter. Dilpreet completed his brace via a deflection, and Angad Bir Singh scored in the final minute.
India will face South Korea again in the semifinals on Wednesday in Mohali. Japan and Malaysia will compete in the other semifinal.