India Edges Pakistan 2-1 in Thrilling Asian Hockey Champions Trophy 2024 Match
Both teams have qualified for semi-finals scheduled for Sept 17.
In a highly anticipated encounter, India defeated Pakistan 2-1 in the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy 2024 at the Moqi Training Base in Hulunbuir, China. Despite Pakistan securing an early lead through Ahmad Nadeem’s goal, India’s captain Harmanpreet Singh scored back-to-back goals to seal the victory.
Both teams had already qualified for the semi-finals, scheduled for September 17, but India’s win ensured they finished the round stage unbeaten and topped the points table. Pakistan, who had previously drawn against Malaysia and South Korea, recorded wins over China and Japan in their earlier matches.
The match saw intense competition, with both teams creating scoring opportunities in the third and fourth quarters. However, the score remained 2-1 in favor of India, who demonstrated their determination and skill to secure the win.
With the round matches concluding, attention now shifts to the semi-finals, where Pakistan and India will face new challenges in their quest for the championship title.