India Edge Pakistan 4-3 in Asian Games Hockey Semi-Final
Pakistan Rally From Three Goals Down Against India, Lose 4-3
Nagoya: (Sports Desk) – India defeated Pakistan 4-3 in a thrilling first semi-final of the Asian Games hockey tournament in Nagoya.
Pakistan made a difficult start to the match, falling 3-0 behind as India took control of the contest. However, the Green Shirts staged an impressive comeback and levelled the score at 3-3.
With the match heading towards its conclusion, India found the decisive goal in the dying moments to secure a 4-3 victory and book their place in the final.
Harmanpreet Singh led India’s scoring effort with two goals, while Sukhjeet Singh and Abhishek contributed one goal each.
For Pakistan, Abu Bakar Mahmood, Hannan Shahid and Rana Waheed scored one goal apiece during the comeback.
The second semi-final of the hockey tournament will see Malaysia take on Korea.
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