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India vs South Korea Hockey LIVE Updates: The India men’s hockey team is squaring off against the Republic of Korea in the semi-final match of the ongoing Asian Champions Trophy on Monday in Hulunbuir, China. Paris Olympics bronze medallist India have been in rollicking form in the tournament so far, registering five wins out of five league matches. In their previous meeting in the group phase, India defeated Korea 3-1. The Harmanpreet Singh-led side are coming to this clash as the firm favourites.
Here are the Live Updates of India vs South Korea Men’s Hockey, Asian Champions Trophy 2024 Semi-Final, straight from Moqi Training Base, Hulunbuir City, China
15:36 (IST)
India vs Korea LIVE: The players are here!
The players are out on the pitch, and we are set for action very shortly. It’s time for the national anthems.
15:35 (IST)
India vs Korea LIVE: Spear vs Shield!
“This game is going to be between the spear and the shield,” says Korea’s coach, ahead of the match. The Indian offence vs the Korean defence.
15:33 (IST)
India vs Korea LIVE: The head-to-head
India have not lost to Korea in over a decade, and enjoy a 38-11 advantage. By every metric, India are the favourites.
15:31 (IST)
15:27 (IST)
India vs Korea LIVE: We begin shortly!
We are less than 5 minutes away from the start of the semi-final between India and Korea. Stay tuned folks, live action is coming!
15:23 (IST)
India vs Korea LIVE: India’s past titles
India are not only the defending champions of the Asian Champions Trophy, but also the record-holders. They won the inaugural edition in 2011, then again in 2016 and 2018, before winning a fourth in 2023.
Korea won the title in 2021.
15:20 (IST)
India vs Korea LIVE: What India are fighting for
This may only be the semi-final, but in the hearts and minds of many Indian hockey fans, nothing but a record-extending fifth Asian Champions Trophy will suffice. 5 wins from 5 in the group stage, Harmanpreet Singh’s boys are firm favourites for this one.
15:16 (IST)
India vs Korea LIVE: Welcome!
A big hello and welcome to all just tuning for the India vs Korea semi. We, at NDTV Sports, will bring you the live action, right here.
15:15 (IST)
India vs Korea LIVE: 15 minutes to go!
We are 15 minutes away from the start of the Asian Champions Trophy second semi-final between India and Korea. India are coming into the game as firm favourites, but Korea boast the top-scorer of ACT 2024, Yang Ji-hun.
15:12 (IST)
India vs Korea LIVE: A word on Krishnan Pathak
It is not easy to fill the boots of PR Sreejesh, but 27-year-old Krishnan B Pathak is no rookie either. Having already played 125 times for India, Pathak has done a good job as India have conceded only 4 goals in ACT 2024.
15:04 (IST)
India vs Korea LIVE: Team effort
The positive change for India, compared to the Olympics, is that there have been multiple different goalscorers. It has not been a one-man effort by Harmanpreet.
Rajkumar Pal, Sukhjeet Singh and Araijeet Singh Hundal all have 3 goals each. All three are starting today!
15:02 (IST)
14:57 (IST)
India vs Korea LIVE: HARMANPREET SINGH.
India’s captain, leader, legend Harmanpreet Singh has already etched his name into Indian hockey folklore after his 10 goals took India to bronze at Paris 2024. Here, he is India’s top-scorer again with 5 goals.
However, Korea’s Yang Ji-hun is the top-scorer of the entire tournament with 7, including one against India in the group phase.
14:54 (IST)
India vs Korea LIVE: China beat Pakistan
We will not be having an India vs Pakistan Final! In the other semi-final, China have beaten Pakistan 2-0 in penalty shootout drama.
If India win today, they will face China, who will be gunning for their first-ever ACT crown.
14:52 (IST)
India vs Korea LIVE: Don’t underestimate Korea!
Korea may have finished fourth, but they are one-time champions of the Asian Champions Trophy, having won it as recently as 2021. They cannot be taken lightly.
14:50 (IST)
India vs Korea LIVE: Dominant group phase
India were utterly dominant in the league phase. 5 games, 5 wins. Pakistan finished second, a full 7 points behind India. There is no doubt that Harmanpreet Singh and co. are favourites to lift the trophy.
14:46 (IST)
India vs Korea LIVE: The previous meeting
These two sides have already met in the league phase. There, it was India won ran out 3-1 winners.
Having finished first in the league, India face fourth spot Korea in the semi now.
14:43 (IST)
IND vs KOR Hockey LIVE: Hunt for Title No. 5
India have won the most Asian Champions Trophy titles to date with 4, and are firm favourites to make it 5. After an Olympics bronze medal, India have been dominant in the group stage, winning all five of their games.
14:42 (IST)
IND vs KOR Hockey LIVE: Hello and welcome!
Good afternoon everyone, welcome to the live coverage of the Men’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024 semi-final between India and Korea. Having topped their group with ease, India are eyeing a second successive final in the ACT today.
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