Asia Cup Hockey 2017 Live, India vs Korea: Manpreet Singh-Led Side Will Aim To Continue Winning Run
An unbeaten India would start as overwhelming favourites against an under-performing but dangerous South Korea in their first match of the Super 4 stage in the 10th Asia Cup hockey tournament on Wednesday.
An unbeaten India would start as overwhelming favourites against an under-performing but dangerous South Korea in their first match of the Super 4 stage in the 10th Asia Cup hockey tournament on Wednesday. India finished the pool stages with an all-win record and have looked the most dominating team in the tournament so far in all aspects of the game. Korea, on the other hand, were far from impressive as they finished second in Pool B behind the ever-improving Malaysia. Playing under a new chief coach Sjoerd Marijne, the Indians rose to the occasion and have displayed beautiful one-touch hockey, which they are known for.
Catch live action and updates of the Asia Cup Hockey match between India vs Korea in Super 4s:
17:12 IST: First quarter is underway and India looks confident.
17:05 IST: Both teams are on the ground and the respective national anthem is being played.
17:02 IST: India, who were unbeaten in the pool stage, will look to rout South Korea in their first Super 4s match.
16:54 IST: Team India’s lineup against Korea
Glance through Team India's lineup against Korea in the #HeroAsiaCup 2017 (Men) on 18th Oct.
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16:50 IST: As India take on Korea, a message from the India coach:
— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) October 17, 2017
16:15 IST: Stay tuned folks as India will take on Korea in first match of the Super 4s at 17:30 IST.
16:14 IST: Malaysia beat Pakistan 3-2 in their first match of Super 4s.
15:55 IST: Malaysia 3-3 Pakistan after third Quarter
15:38 IST: Goal! Malaysia for the first time take a lead in the match as Fitri Saari scores from the penalty spot.
15:15 IST: Goal! Malaysia equalise yet again! Malaysia 2-2 Pakistan.
15:06 IST: Goal! Pakistan's Yaqoob gives Pakistan early lead at the start of the second quarter.
15:02 IST: At the end of quarter 1, Malaysia 1-1 Pakistan.
14:54 IST: Goal! Malaysia gets a penalty corner and they equalise just minutes before the end of quarter one.
14:42 IST: Goal! Brilliant play from Pakistan, Umar Bhutia gives Pakistan early lead in the quarter one against Malaysia.
14:30 IST: Hello and welcome to the live blog of the match between Malaysia and Pakistan.
The Indian strike force comprising Ramandeep Singh, Akashdeep Singh, Lalit Upadahay and Chinglensana Singh has been the most impressive, scoring field goals at will with their deft stick work.
The Indian midfield has been controlled well by talismanic Sardar Singh in the company of skipper Manpreet Singh. The backline, too, have shown bright under the watchful guard of Amit Rohidas, Harmanpreet Singh and young Dipsan Tirkey. In terms of world rankings as well, the Indians start as favourites. While India are placed sixth in the world, Korea occupy the 13th spot.
