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Asian Champions Trophy 2026: India produced a sensational performance to book their place in the final of the Asian Champions Trophy 2026.
The hosts crushed South Korea 8–1 in the semi-final on Wednesday in Mohali.
The Indian team dominated the contest with attacking hockey from the opening minutes.
Their relentless approach helped them establish a commanding 6–1 lead by half-time.
India maintained their attacking intensity throughout the match.
South Korea struggled to contain the hosts pace, pressure and clinical finishing.
Six Indian Players Shine in Goal Fest
Shilanand Lakra and Dilpreet Singh emerged as India’s leading scorers.
Both players struck twice to strengthen India’s commanding position.
Harmanpreet Singh, Sukhjeet Singh, Angad Bir Singh and Vivek Sagar Prasad also found the net.
South Korea managed just one goal through Han Sang-jun. However, his strike offered little relief against India’s overwhelming attacking display.
India’s eight-goal performance highlighted the team’s attacking depth.
It also demonstrated their determination to defend their title aspirations.
Japan Beat Malaysia to Set Up Final Against India
Japan secured the second final spot after defeating Malaysia in a tense semi-final.
Neither side managed to score during regulation time.
Japan eventually prevailed 5–3 in the penalty shootout.
The victory set up an exciting title clash between India and Japan.
India Eye Another Asian Champions Trophy Title
India will now face Japan in the final today.
The Indian team enters the contest with considerable confidence after its emphatic semi-final victory.
Japan, meanwhile, will look to challenge the hosts after its hard-fought shootout win.
Indian fans will expect another strong performance from Harmanpreet Singh and his teammates.
The hosts have already sent a powerful message with their eight-goal demolition of South Korea.
All eyes now turn to the final, where India will aim to convert their impressive campaign into another Asian Champions Trophy triumph.
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