India edge past Pakistan 4-3 in Asian Games hockey semi-final
India edged past Pakistan 4-3 in a thrilling men’s hockey semi-final at the Asian Games 2026 on Thursday, with Abhishek scoring the decisive goal in the final minute to book a place in the final. India made a strong start at the Kawasaki Juko Stadium, taking a 2-0 lead in the first quarter through two goals from Harmanpreet Singh. Pakistan were awarded four penalty corners after conceding the…
India secured a hard-fought 4-3 victory over Pakistan in a thrilling men’s hockey semi-final at the Asian Games 2026 on Thursday. The match took place at the Kawasaki Juko Stadium. Abhishek Sehrawat scored the crucial goal in the final minute, clinching the win for India and securing their spot in the final.
India made a strong opening, taking a 2-0 lead in the first quarter thanks to two goals from Harmanpreet Singh. Pakistan, despite conceding early goals, managed to earn four penalty corners. However, they were unable to capitalize on any of these opportunities.
In the 23rd minute, Sukhjeet Singh added a field goal to extend India's lead to 3-0. Pakistan equalized in the final minute of the second quarter, with Abu Bakar Mahmood successfully converting a penalty corner to bring the score to 3-1.
The Green Shirts continued their relentless pursuit in the third quarter. Hannan Shahid scored a field goal for Pakistan in the 45th minute, reducing the gap to 3-2. The momentum shifted early in the final quarter when Rana Waheed Ashraf equalized for Pakistan with a goal, tying the score at 3-3.
A tense final minute unfolded as Abhishek Sehrawat struck the decisive goal, giving India a 4-3 victory and advancing them to the final match. Pakistan will now face either Malaysia or South Korea in the bronze-medal play-off.
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