China Defeats Korea 3–0 in Hockey Asia Cup
In the China vs Korea Hockey Asia Cup 2025. China claimed a solid 3–0 win over Korea in the Hockey Asia Cup , with goals from Chen Benhai and Gao Jiesheng . Despite Korea ’ s penalty corner chances , China dominated and secured three crucial points .
The opening quarter began at a steady pace , with both teams settling into rhythm . Zero significance occurred in the early stages , but in the 13th minute of the arc , Chen Benhai broke the dead end with a goal for China . The quarter ended with China leading 1–0 over Korea .
Nevertheless, The second quarter saw both sides creating opportunities but failing to convert.
Nonetheless, In the 19th minute, Korea earned a penalty corner but could not find the net. China responded with back-to-back penalty corners in the 25th and 27th minutes, but both chances went begging.
Moreover, Korea had another opportunity in the 28th minute through a penalty corner, as yet they as well couldn’t capitalize. The first half closed with China holding a narrow 1–0 lead over Korea.
Nonetheless, The third quarter opened with both teams going toe-to-toe in an intense contest. In the 43rd minute of the arc, China broke through as Gao Jiesheng converted a penalty corner to double up the lead-in.
Consequently, just moments later, Chen Benhai struck again in the same minute to extend the advantage further.
Nonetheless, Korea’s frustration grew when Cheon Min Su received a green card in the 45th minute. Hence, the quarter ended with China firmly in control at 3–0.
In the 47th minute , China earned a penalty corner but failed to convert . Moreover, just two minutes later , at the 49th minute , Korea also had a penalty corner opportunity but couldn’t find the net .
The remainder of the quarter saw no substantial action , and the match concluded with China sealing off a comfortable 3–0 victory .
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