Tue Sep 17 09:10:47 UTC 2024: ## India Storms into Asian Champions Trophy Final with 4-1 Victory over South Korea

**Chennai, India -** 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, advancing to the final clash against China.

India’s dominance was evident from the first quarter, with Uttam Singh opening the scoring in the 13th minute. Harmanpreet Singh added two goals in the 19th and 45th minutes, while Jarmanpreet Singh, named Player of the Semifinal, scored in the 32nd minute. Jihun Yang scored the lone goal for Korea in the 33rd minute.

“We played exceptionally well today, we are happy to advance to the final,” said Jarmanpreet Singh after the match, praising his teammate Sumit for setting him up for the goal.

In the other semifinal, China caused a major upset, defeating Pakistan 2-0 in a shootout to secure their first-ever appearance in the Asian Champions Trophy final. This is also the first time Pakistan, the second most successful team in the tournament’s history, will be competing for the bronze medal.

The final match between India and China will take place on Tuesday, September 17, at 3:30 PM IST. Fans can catch the action live on Sony Sports Ten 1 and Ten 1 HD channels or stream it on the SonyLIV app.

This marks the second meeting between India and China in the tournament, with India previously winning 3-0 in the group stage. With both teams eager to claim the title, Tuesday’s final promises to be an exciting clash between two formidable opponents.

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