India secured a thrilling 2-1 victory over Pakistan in the Asian Champions Trophy hockey fit on Saturday. Captain Harmanpreet Singh was the hero for India, scoring both dreams thru penalty corners.
Early Lead for Pakistan
Pakistan were given off to a strong start with Ahmad Nadeem netting a intention in the 7th minute of the first region. However, India fast responded, and through halftime, they led 2-
Harmanpreet Singh’s Key Contribution
Singh turned the match around with desires inside the thirteenth and nineteenth minutes, each coming from penalty corners. His precision and leadership helped India preserve their lead at some point of the sport.
Unbeaten India Tops the Table
According to the International Hockey Federation (FIH), India remains unbeaten and on the pinnacle of the desk with 15 points. Pakistan, no matter their strong start, suffered their first loss of the tournament and presently take a seat in 2d region, trailing by seven factors.
Both Teams Qualify for Semifinals
Despite the loss, Pakistan had already secured a niche in the semifinals, following an impressive five-1 win over China and a 2-1 victory against Japan of their preceding suits. Captain Ammad Shakeel Butt led Pakistan with a sturdy performance, showcasing both their offensive and protective capabilities.
India, the protecting champions, head into the semifinals unbeaten, with a developing experience of momentum after their difficult-fought win towards their arch-competitors.
