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India Salvage 2-2 Draw With Defending Champions Korea in Super 4 Opener

The result keeps India in contention in the Super 4 round-robin that Malaysia currently lead.

Overview

  • Hardik Singh struck in the 8th minute before Korea answered through Jihun Yang’s 12th-minute penalty stroke and Hyeonhong Kim’s 14th-minute penalty-corner finish.
  • Korea held a 2-1 edge through three quarters until Mandeep Singh equalised in the final period to secure a point for the hosts.
  • The Super 4 clash was staged at the Rajgir Sports Complex in Bihar after a rain delay of nearly 50 minutes.
  • India reached the Super 4 by topping Pool A, while titleholders Korea advanced as Pool B runners-up behind Malaysia.
  • Malaysia beat China in the day’s other Super 4 match to lead the standings, with India set to face Malaysia next and Korea to play China on Thursday.