Hulunbuir, Sep 16, 2024: India continues its unbeaten streak in the Asian Champions Trophy, defeating South Korea 4-1 in the semifinals. Captain Harmanpreet Singh led the charge with two goals, propelling India to the finals against China. This performance adds to India's impressive record, having won all five of their league matches.
India vs South Korea Semifinal Highlights
17:14 IST: India vs South Korea Semifinal LIVE Score: Harmanpreet Singh's Brace Takes IND To Finals, Beat Korea 4-1
- Two goals from Harmanpreet Singh and one each from Uttam and Jarmanpreet Singh secured India's 4-1 victory over Korea. India will face China in the finals tomorrow.
17:01 IST: Penalty Corner for Korea – No Conversion
- Korea misses a crucial penalty corner, maintaining India's three-goal lead.
16:53 IST: End of Quarter 3
- India leads 4-1 as they head into the final quarter, with Korea managing to score once but failing to close the gap further.
16:52 IST: India's Fourth Goal
- Harmanpreet Singh scores again from a penalty corner, extending India's lead to 4-1.
16:36 IST: Korea Scores from a Penalty Corner
- Yang Ji-Hun scores Korea's first goal, making it 3-1.
17:09 IST: Jarmanpreet Singh Scores for India
- A brilliant field goal by Jarmanpreet Singh puts India ahead by three goals.
16:22 IST: End of Quarter 2
- India leads 2-0 with Harmanpreet Singh scoring from a penalty corner.
16:09 IST: Harmanpreet Singh Scores from a Penalty Corner
- Harmanpreet Singh converts a penalty corner, doubling India's lead to 2-0.
16:02 IST: Goalkeeper Change for India
- Suraj Karkera replaces Krishan Bahadur Pathak at the start of the second quarter.
16:01 IST: End of Quarter 1
- India leads 1-0 with Uttam Singh scoring the first goal from Rajkumar Pal's assist.
15:58 IST: Korea's Missed Penalty Corners
- Korea fails to convert two penalty corners, thanks to India's strong defense.
15:55 IST: First Goal for India by Uttam Singh
- Uttam Singh scores, assisted by Rajkumar Pal, giving India an early lead.
15:50 IST: Balanced Start
- Both teams show strong performances, with India making more circle entries.
15:45 IST: Impressive Save by Korean Goalkeeper
- A powerful hit by Abhishek is saved by the Korean goalie.
15:36 IST: National Anthems
- The match begins with the national anthems of India and Korea.
15:03 IST: India's Lineup Announced
14:49 IST: China Reaches Finals
- China defeats Pakistan in a shootout, securing their spot in the finals.
14:13 IST: First Semifinal Update: China vs Pakistan
- China leads Pakistan after scoring in the second quarter, but Pakistan equalizes in the third quarter.
14:11 IST: Harmanpreet Singh's Pre-Match Statement
- Harmanpreet Singh expresses confidence despite limited rest after the Olympics.
14:10 IST: Korea's Performance in Last Match
- Korea draws 3-3 against Malaysia, securing their semifinal spot.
14:08 IST: India vs South Korea League Match Recap
- India previously beat Korea 3-1 in the league stage with goals from Harmanpreet Singh and Araijeet Singh Hundal.
14:06 IST: Welcome to the Semifinal Coverage
- Stay tuned for live updates from the second semifinal between India and South Korea.
Conclusion
India's commanding performance in the semifinals of the Asian Champions Trophy has set the stage for an exciting final against China. With stellar performances from key players like Harmanpreet Singh, the team is well-positioned to clinch the title.