Junior hockey: India men beat South Korea 7-3 in Asia Cup
Captain Anmol Ekka scored twice as India produced a three-goal burst in three minutes to move within touching distance of the semifinals.
- On Tuesday, India's junior men's hockey team defeated South Korea 7-3 in the Asia Cup in Moqi, with Captain Anmol Ekka scoring twice to propel the team closer to a semifinal berth.
- South Korea leveled the score at 3-3 after Hyoguk Yoo scored his second goal, keeping the match competitive through three quarters before India broke the deadlock with a late offensive surge.
- India's decisive final quarter featured three goals in rapid succession: Gursewak Singh scored in the 55th minute, followed by Anmol in the 56th minute off a penalty corner, and Aryan Xess in the 58th minute.
- The victory brings India's tournament total to seven points from three matches, while South Korea remains at six points facing a difficult final fixture against Japan to retain semifinal contention.
- India faces China on Wednesday in their final pool match, with the encounter set to determine the top position in the pool as the team seeks to maintain momentum.
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India Junior Men's Hockey Team Secures Crucial Win Against South Korea
The Indian junior men's hockey team defeated South Korea 7-3 in a thrilling Asia Cup match, with Captain Anmol Ekka scoring twice. The victory puts India within reach of a semifinal berth, needing a win against Chinese Taipei in their final pool match. India's decisive three-goal burst in the final quarter secured the win after a closely contested game.
Hindustan Times
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