India began the Super-4 stage of the Hockey Asia Cup 2025, currently underway in Rajgir, with a thrilling encounter against defending champions Korea. The match started about an hour late due to rain, but spectators were treated to a keenly contested game.
India vs Korea Hockey Match: The Super-4 stage of the Hockey Asia Cup 2025, being held in Rajgir, Bihar, commenced in a thrilling fashion. Host nation India played a tough match against the reigning champions Korea, which ended in a 2-2 draw. The match started approximately an hour late due to rain, but spectators enjoyed excellent hockey.
Goals Scored by Hardik and Mandeep for India
The Indian team had a very b start. In the 8th minute of the match, Hardik Singh scored a goal, giving India a 1-0 lead. However, Korea made a quick comeback. Yang Jihun scored the equalizer in the 12th minute, and then Hyonhong Kim scored the second goal in the 14th minute, putting Korea ahead 2-1. The Indian team made continuous attacking efforts after this, but the Korean defense displayed a b game.
Finally, in the 52nd minute, Mandeep Singh scored a goal to bring India level. Thus, the match ended in a 2-2 draw, with both teams earning one point each.
India's Unbeaten Run in the Pool Stage
India had a stellar performance in the pool stage of this tournament. Under the captaincy of Harmanpreet Singh, the team won all their matches in Pool A.
- Defeated China 4-3
- Secured a 3-2 victory over Japan
- Achieved a significant score by defeating Kazakhstan 15-0
On the back of these wins, India qualified for the Super-4 stage remaining unbeaten. The Super-4 stage of the Hockey Asia Cup 2025 is very important. Here, four teams compete against each other, and the top two teams advance to the final. This draw against Korea was significant for India as it allowed their unbeaten streak to continue.
