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India Outclass Korea to Strengthen Position in U18 Asia Cup
The Indian women’s hockey team produced another impressive performance at the U18 Asia Cup, defeating Korea 3-1 in their second Pool A match to maintain a perfect start to the tournament.
The India women’s national field hockey team continued their impressive run in the U18 Asia Cup with a convincing 3-1 victory over South Korea women’s national field hockey team in their second Pool A match on Sunday.
Following their opening-match win against Malaysia, the Indian side once again delivered a strong all-round performance to secure full points and strengthen their position in the group standings.
Goal Scorers for India
| Player | Minute |
|---|---|
| Nousheen Naz | 4′ |
| Shruti Kumari | Goal |
| Kiran Ekka | Goal |
India got off to a flying start when they earned a penalty stroke in the opening quarter. Nousheen Naz calmly converted the opportunity in the fourth minute to give India an early 1-0 lead.
The early breakthrough allowed India to dictate the tempo of the match, putting Korea under sustained pressure.
Subsequently, Shruti Kumari and Kiran Ekka added to India’s tally, ensuring a comfortable advantage over their opponents.
Korea managed to pull one goal back, but the Indian defence remained composed and prevented any further comeback attempt.
Strong Start to the Tournament
The victory marks India’s second consecutive win in Pool A after their successful opening encounter against Malaysia, underlining the team’s strong form and title ambitions.
With six points from two matches, India have emerged as one of the early contenders in the competition and will look to carry their momentum into the upcoming fixtures.
The performance also showcased India’s attacking depth and defensive discipline, both of which will be crucial as the tournament progresses.
