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Men’s U-18 Asia Cup 2026: India Beats Pakistan to Reach Final

Ashish Tani Purti scored four goals as India erased a third-quarter deficit and set up a final against Japan.

  • On Friday, June 5, 2026, the Indian U18 Men's Hockey Team defeated Pakistan 5-3 in the U18 Men's Asia Cup semi-final in Kakamigahara, Japan, securing their place in the final.
  • Forward Ashish Tani Purti scored in the 12th minute to give India an early lead, but Pakistan equalized through Adeel in the 27th minute and took a 3-2 lead by the third quarter.
  • Ashish turned the match around in the final quarter, scoring three goals including a 49th-minute equalizer and a 53rd-minute strike to put India ahead 4-3.
  • With four minutes remaining, Ashish found the net again to complete his fourth goal of the match, extending the lead to 5-3 and clinching the victory.
  • India advances to the Asia Cup final, where the team will face Japan on Saturday at 3:30 PM IST.
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India beat Pakistan 5-3 in thrilling semi-final to enter U18 Men's Asia Cup final

Trailing 2-3 until the final quarter, India produced an outstanding attacking display in the final minutes to secure their place in the summit clash.

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