Asia Cup Hockey LIVE – India vs South-Korea LIVE: Defending champions India still has their fate in their own hands. India plays South Korea in last SUPER-4 match. And an outright win against South Korea in the match can book their place in the final of the Asia Cup men’s hockey tournament on Tuesday. Though even draw can take India to the FINALS provided Malaysia fails to be Japan by 2 goal margin: Follow Indian Hockey Team LIVE in Asia Cup Hockey with InsideSport.IN
Indian Hockey team so far in SUPER-4 stage?
- Match 1: India had earlier defeated Japan 2-1 in their first match on Saturday.
- Match 2: India – Malaysia ended in 3-3 Draw
- Match 3: India vs South-Korea LIVE at 5PM IST on Tuesday
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India vs South-Korea LIVE – How India can make it to the FINALS? India had almost clinched a spot in the title clash on Sunday. But Razie Rahim turned out to be Malaysia’s saviour with a hat-trick in an enthralling 3-3 draw in their second ‘Super 4’ encounter.
Where teams stand in RACE to FINALS?
- As the Super 4’s table stands, South Korea with a goal difference of +2 (5-3) are on top
- India (GD) of +1 (5-4) are placed second.
- Japan with two defeats are out of the reckoning.
- Malaysia (GD) 0 (5-5) have an outside chance if they can beat Japan by a comprehensive margin (minimum 2 goals) & India vs South-Korea match ends in a draw.
Indian Hockey Team LIVE: But on Tuesday, the Indians would look to avoid the permutations and combinations with an outright win over the Koreans.
However, it would be easier said than done as the Koreans looked a completely different side in the Suer 4s. They have drawn 2-2 against Malaysia and defeated Japan by 3-1.
The Indians too upped their game by leaps and bounds after their first two pool games.
India not only achieved an impossible task of beating hosts Indonesia by more than 15-goal margin in their last pool match to qualify for the Super 4s.
Than eked out a close 2-1 win over Japan, who defeated them 2-5 in the preliminary stages.
Against Malaysia on Sunday, the Indians made valiant fightback and came from two goals down to lead 3-2 in the final quarter.
Rahim converted a penalty corner from the final hooter to snatch the win from India’s hands, which could have sealed their place in the summit clash.
SUPER – 4 Asia Cup Hockey Points Table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Korea | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 4 | Top 2 teams play in Finals |
| 2 | India | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | +1 | 4 | |
| 3 | Malaysia | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 2 | Bottom 2 play for Bronze |
| 4 | Japan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | −3 | 0 |
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The Indian forward line looked impressive with the likes of Uttam Singh, SV Sunil and Pawan Rajbhar shining brightly with their industrious play.
In fact, it was Sunil, who scored a fine goal against Malaysia from an acute angle after Rajbhar set it up for the former with his powerful play in the midfield.
In fact, the Indians created numerous chances but the strikers failed to get the decisive touch in the final third, an area which head coach Sardar Singh would want his boys to improve.
The mid-field fared well so far but it is the Birendra Lakra-led back-line which needs to pull up its socks as they conceded unnecessary penalty corners from which the Malaysians benefited.
Suraj Karkera has been impressive under the Indian goalpost, making numerous saves with his alertness and positioning.
But against the Koreans the Indians will have to be at their best as their opponents are known for brisk counterattacks.
Meanwhile in the other Super 4 match of the day, Japan will play Malaysia.
What time is the India vs South-Korea LIVE in Asia Cup 2022 Super 4s hockey LIVE match?
India vs South-Korea LIVE in Asia Cup 2022 Super 4s hockey match starts at 5 PM IST.
Where will India vs South-Korea LIVE streaming in Asia Cup 2022 Super 4s hockey match LIVE Broadcast will be shown?
India vs South-Korea in Asia Cup 2022 Super 4s hockey match will be broadcast live on Star Sports First, Star Sports Select 2 SD+HD. Live Streaming of India vs Malaysia Hockey will be available on Disney+ Hotstar.
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