Chandigarh/Jalandhar, October 31 (Sports Desk)
Trophy, hosts India registered their third consecutive victory by defeating Japan 4–1 at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar.
The Indian team delivered an outstanding performance, combining skilful stickwork with attacking hockey to delight the home crowd. Abhishek Nain emerged as the star of the match, scoring two field goals in the 11th and 51st minutes.
Indian captain Harmanpreet Singh extended the lead by converting a penalty corner in the 47th minute, while young forward Vishnukant added another field goal in the 56th minute to complete India’s 4–1 victory.
Japan’s only goal came in the 15th minute when Shota Yamada successfully converted a penalty stroke. Despite entering the contest after winning their previous two matches, Japan struggled to contain India’s attacking moves.
With this victory, India maintained their unbeaten record in the tournament, strengthening their position in the competition.
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Malaysia Crush Bangladesh 6–1
In another encounter, Malaysia continued their dominant campaign by registering their third consecutive victory, defeating Bangladesh 6–1.
Abu Kamal Azrai opened the scoring with a field goal in the 14th minute before converting a penalty corner in the 22nd minute to complete his brace.
Muhammad Akhimullah Anuar Esook added Malaysia’s third goal through a penalty corner in the 29th minute. Azimuddin Kamaruddin extended the lead with another penalty-corner conversion in the 32nd minute.
Shello Silverius scored a field goal in the 33rd minute, further increasing Malaysia’s advantage. Aiman Rozemi completed the scoring for Malaysia by converting a penalty corner in the 50th minute.
Bangladesh managed to score once through Amirul Islam, who converted a penalty corner in the 26th minute. However, Malaysia’s attacking superiority ensured a convincing 6–1 triumph.
The victory extended Malaysia’s winning streak to three matches, underlining their strong form in the tournament.
South Korea Come From Behind to Beat China 2–1
In the third match of the day, South Korea staged an impressive comeback to defeat China 2–1 and register their first victory of the tournament.
China took an early lead in the eighth minute when Chen Chongcong converted a penalty stroke.
South Korea responded strongly in the second half. Captain Kim Yong-Bok scored a field goal in the 35th minute to bring his team level, before Kim Jae-Ho struck another field goal just a minute later to put South Korea ahead.
South Korea successfully defended their advantage to secure a valuable 2–1 victory.
With India and Malaysia recording their third consecutive wins and South Korea opening their account, the competition continued to deliver exciting hockey action at the Olympian Surjit Singh Stadium in Jalandhar.Continuing their impressive run at the Hero Asian Champions Trophy, hosts India registered their third consecutive victory by defeating Japan 4–1 at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar.
The Indian team delivered an outstanding performance, combining skilful stickwork with attacking hockey to delight the home crowd. Abhishek Nain emerged as the star of the match, scoring two field goals in the 11th and 51st minutes.
Indian captain Harmanpreet Singh extended the lead by converting a penalty corner in the 47th minute, while young forward Vishnukant added another field goal in the 56th minute to complete India’s 4–1 victory.
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Japan’s only goal came in the 15th minute when Shota Yamada successfully converted a penalty stroke. Despite entering the contest after winning their previous two matches, Japan struggled to contain India’s attacking moves.
With this victory, India maintained their unbeaten record in the tournament, strengthening their position in the competition.
Malaysia Crush Bangladesh 6–1
In another encounter, Malaysia continued their dominant campaign by registering their third consecutive victory, defeating Bangladesh 6–1.
Abu Kamal Azrai opened the scoring with a field goal in the 14th minute before converting a penalty corner in the 22nd minute to complete his brace.
Muhammad Akhimullah Anuar Esook added Malaysia’s third goal through a penalty corner in the 29th minute. Azimuddin Kamaruddin extended the lead with another penalty-corner conversion in the 32nd minute.
Shello Silverius scored a field goal in the 33rd minute, further increasing Malaysia’s advantage. Aiman Rozemi completed the scoring for Malaysia by converting a penalty corner in the 50th minute.
Bangladesh managed to score once through Amirul Islam, who converted a penalty corner in the 26th minute. However, Malaysia’s attacking superiority ensured a convincing 6–1 triumph.
The victory extended Malaysia’s winning streak to three matches, underlining their strong form in the tournament.
South Korea Come From Behind to Beat China 2–1
In the third match of the day, South Korea staged an impressive comeback to defeat China 2–1 and register their first victory of the tournament.
China took an early lead in the eighth minute when Chen Chongcong converted a penalty stroke.
South Korea responded strongly in the second half. Captain Kim Yong-Bok scored a field goal in the 35th minute to bring his team level, before Kim Jae-Ho struck another field goal just a minute later to put South Korea ahead.
South Korea successfully defended their advantage to secure a valuable 2–1 victory.
With India and Malaysia recording their third consecutive wins and South Korea opening their account, the competition continued to deliver exciting hockey action at the Olympian Surjit Singh Stadium in Jalandhar.
