By Asia Samachar | China |
Hockey fans were eagerly awaiting for the clash of arch-rivals when India and Pakistan faced each other yesterday (Sept 30) for a group match in the Asian Games 2023.
Pakistan was found extremely lacking when India thrashed them 10-2, with India’s captain Harmanpreet scoring four goals – two penalty corners and two strokes. The margins was also the highest ever recorded between the two neigbouring rivals.
With one more game againt Bangladesh, the victory assures India the top of Pool A and a spot in the semi-final.
Scores: India 10 (Harmanpreet Singh 4, Varun Kumar 2, Mandeep Singh, Lalit Upadhyay, Shamsher Singh, Sumit) bt Pakistan 2 (Mohd. Sufyan Khan, Abdul Rana).
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