India thrashes S Korea 8-2 for third straight win – Tezzbuzz

Kakamigahara, Sept 25:

Defending champions India continued their impressive run in the Asian Games hockey tournament with an 8-2 victory over South Korea in their third Pool A match.

Dilpreet Singh and Abhishek scored twice each, while Shilanand Lakra, captain Harmanpreet Singh, Sukhjeet Singh and Rajinder Singh were also on the scoresheet. India led 4-0 at the end of the first quarter and went into half-time with a 5-0 advantage.

South Korea pulled two goals back through JaeHo Kim and Yong Bok Kim, but India maintained control and added three more goals to complete a comprehensive victory. India will next face hosts Japan on Saturday.

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