India and Korea Play Out a 2–2 Draw in Hockey Asia Cup
In the India vs Korea Hockey Asia Cup 2–2 draw. India and Korea battled fiercely in the Hockey Asia Cup, ending the match in a thrilling 2–2 draw. Hardik Singh and Mandeep Singh scored for India, while Yang Jihun and Kim Hyeonhong netted for Korea in a hard-fought contest.
At the 3rd minute, India earned a penalty corner but failed to score. Just four minutes later, in the 7th minute, they received another penalty corner but were again unable to capitalize.
At the 3rd minute, India earned a penalty corner but failed to score. Just four minutes later, in the 7th minute, they received another penalty corner but were again unable to capitalize.
Soon after, in the 14th minute, Kim Hyeonhong scored from a penalty corner, turning the match around in Korea’s favor. The first quarter ended with Korea leading 2–1.
Hence, At the 21st minute , India ’ s captain Harmanpreet Singh received a green card , momentarily putting his side under pressure .
However , the rest of the quarter saw no major chances created by either team , with both defenses holding firm . The second quarter ended with Korea maintaining their 2–1 lead over India .
The third quarter saw both Indian and Korean teams battling hard , keeping the pressure on each other . However , neither side managed to find a breakthrough , as solid defending and missed chances defined the play . The quarter ended with Korea still leading 2–1 against India .
India pressed hard in the final quarter . Furthermore , At the 49th minute of the arc , they earned a penalty corner but failed to convert . Nevertheless , at the 53rd minute of the arc , Mandeep Singh struck to level the score at 2–2 .
Korea attempted to restore their lead with a penalty corner in the 55th minute but couldn’t capitalize . The match concluded in a 2–2 draw after an intense battle .
India’s next match is with Malaysia while Korea next match is with China
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