VedTimes.com | Sports Desk Dilpreet scores twice as India register fifth consecutive victory Harmanpreet Singh takes his tournament tally to nine goals
Asian Champions Trophy: India continued their dominant run at the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026 with an emphatic 8-0 victory over Korea on Monday night.
The win marked India’s fifth consecutive victory and confirmed their place at the top of the league-stage standings.
Dilpreet Singh led the scoring with two goals, while Jugraj Singh, Harmanpreet Singh, Shilanand Lakra, Sukhjeet Singh, Sanjay and Angad Bir Singh scored one each.
India finished the league stage with 15 points from five matches.
They will now face Korea again in the first semi-final on November 4 in Mohali.
India Dominate from the Opening Quarter
India started aggressively in front of a packed crowd at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium.
Dilpreet opened the scoring in the eighth minute with a brilliant backhand finish.
Jugraj Singh doubled India’s advantage in the 11th minute through a penalty corner.
Captain Harmanpreet Singh added the third goal in the 15th minute.
His successful penalty-corner conversion gave India a commanding 3-0 lead.
Harmanpreet also strengthened his position at the top of the tournament scoring chart. He now has nine goals.
Four Goals in the Third Quarter
Korea showed greater attacking intent in the second quarter.
However, India’s defence stood firm and goalkeeper Pathak produced an important save against Son Dain in the 27th minute.
India raised the intensity after half-time and produced a stunning attacking display.
Shilanand Lakra scored in the 33rd minute following a penalty-corner variation.
Sukhjeet Singh extended the lead just a minute later with a fine deflection.
Sanjay made it 6-0 in the 36th minute after reacting quickly to Dilpreet’s attempt.
Dilpreet then completed his brace in the 40th minute with another clinical finish.
India entered the final quarter with a commanding 7-0 advantage.
Angad Completes India’s Eight-Goal Show
India controlled the final quarter and continued to restrict Korea’s attacking opportunities.
Angad Bir Singh produced the highlight of the closing minutes.
He won possession in midfield, drove into the circle and beat the advancing goalkeeper.
His superb solo effort in the 60th minute completed India’s 8-0 victory.
Sanjay earned the Player of the Match award for his impressive performance.
Speaking after the match, Sanjay said India wanted to finish at the top of the table.
He also urged supporters to continue their strong backing in Mohali.
India to Face Korea Again in Semi-Final
India topped the league standings with 15 points and an impressive goal difference of +29.
Japan finished second with 10 points, while Malaysia secured third place with nine points.
Korea finished fourth with six points.
China collected two points, while Bangladesh ended the league stage with one point.
In Monday’s other matches, China and Bangladesh played out a 1-1 draw. Japan defeated Malaysia 2-1.
The tournament now moves to Mohali for the knockout stage.
Semi-final schedule – November 4:
- Japan vs Malaysia – 4:30 PM IST
- India vs Korea – 7:00 PM IST
Both semi-finals will take place at the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium.
India will look to maintain their winning momentum and secure a place in the final.
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