Tue Sep 17 08:11:37 UTC 2024: ## India Advances to Asian Champions Trophy Final, Set to Face China
**Chennai, September 17, 2024:** The Indian men’s hockey team secured a dominant 4-1 victory over South Korea in the semifinal of the Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2024, setting up a final showdown against China.
India took control early in the match, with Uttam Singh scoring the opening goal in the first quarter. Harmanpreet Singh added two goals in the second and fourth quarters, while Jarmanpreet Singh contributed another in the third. Jihun Yang managed to score a consolation goal for South Korea in the third quarter.
Jarmanpreet Singh, named player of the semifinal, highlighted the team’s cohesive performance and praised his teammate Sumit for setting him up for his goal.
Meanwhile, China caused a major upset in the other semifinal, defeating Pakistan 2-0 in a shootout. This marks the first time in the history of the tournament that the Chinese national team has reached the final. Pakistan, with the second-highest number of titles, will now compete for the bronze medal against the loser of the India-Korea semifinal.
The final match between India and China will take place on Tuesday, September 17, at 3:30 PM IST. The match will be televised on Sony Sports Ten 1 and Ten 1 HD channels, with live streaming available on the SonyLIV app.
India last faced China in the group stage of the tournament, securing a 3-0 victory. This upcoming final promises an exciting clash as the defending champion India looks to defend its title against the tournament’s new challenger.
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