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India's Unbeaten Streak Continues: Secures Top Group Spot with Commanding 4-0 Win Over Pakistan

  • Posted on August 10, 2023
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Asian Champions Trophy Hockey Tournament in Chennai



On Wednesday evening, India beat Pakistan 4-0 in the Asian Champions Trophy Hockey Tournament in Chennai and sealed its top spot.

 

Captain Harmanpreet Singh netted two goals, both originating from penalty corners. Jugraj Singh also etched his name onto the scoring board, successfully converting a penalty corner during the third quarter. Akashdeep Singh delivered the finishing blow, gently redirecting a pass from Mandeep into the net during the final quarter. This result led India to conclude the group stage as the frontrunners, while Pakistan's journey in the tournament came to an end.

 

The crowd present in the stadium for the match were enthralled by the performance of the home country. Naveen, a spectator who witnessed the match at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium in Chennai, commented that the match had been very good and India had performed exceptionally well. Dr. Raghu, who attended the match at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium in Chennai, remarked that the match had been amazing and the team had delivered a fantastic performance.

 

India maintains its undefeated streak as the yeam secures the top position in the group stage through a dominant 4-0 victory against Pakistan.
India entered the semifinals of the Asian Champions Trophy with a win over arch rivals Pakistan in Chennai on Wednesday. (Photographs: Kind courtesy Hockey India)


After winning the match against Pakistan in the Asian Champions Trophy, Craig Fulton, coach of the Indian hockey men's team, stated that they had a game plan and had adhered to it. He mentioned that the aim had been to score goals early, which had indeed occurred. Additionally, he remarked that they had played a structured form of hockey, and it had proven successful. The captain of the Indian hockey men's team, Harmanpreet Singh, commented that the overall match had been very good and that the team had displayed great efforts. Manpreet Singh remarked that the team's overall performance had been very good and highlighted the significant support they received from the crowd. He mentioned their intention to fully focus on preparations for the Asian Games, following their 4-0 victory over Pakistan in the Asian Champions Trophy.

 

India maintains its undefeated streak as the yeam secures the top position in the group stage through a dominant 4-0 victory against Pakistan.
India maintains its undefeated streak as the yeam secures the top position in the group stage through a dominant 4-0 victory against Pakistan.(Image Credit:AFP)


Saqlain Muhammad, Assistant Coach of the Pakistan Hockey team, commented that the beginning of the match had been positive. He expressed their determination to rectify their errors in the upcoming Asian Games. He also extended gratitude to the warm and welcoming crowd in Chennai for attending the match, following Pakistan's defeat by India in the Asian Champions Trophy.

 

Following the conclusion of the pool stage in the Asian Champions Trophy, it was determined that India is set to face Japan in the semifinals at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium on Friday. Japan secured the fourth spot by prevailing over China. The second-ranked team, Malaysia, is scheduled to compete against South Korea in the initial semifinal.

 

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