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India Defeats South Korea to Reach Asian Games Hockey Final

India won the semifinal 2‑0, securing a place in the final against China.

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Key Points

4 points

Final score: India 2, South Korea 0.

Goal scorers: Ishika and an own goal by South Korea.

India maintained dominant possession and pressured the Korean defence throughout.

The win advances India to the gold‑medal match versus China.

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Ishika scored the opening goal, and a deflection off a Korean defender resulted in the second.

The Indian side controlled possession and created multiple penalty corners but converted only two.

The victory continues India's unbeaten run in the tournament and revives hopes for a gold medal after 44 years.

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7 words

semifinal

the match that decides which team goes to the final

possession

the period when a team has control of the ball

penalty corner

a set play awarded after a foul, giving a chance to score

deflection

when the ball changes direction after hitting a player or equipment

unbeaten

having not lost any games

gold medal

the top prize given to the winner of a competition

dominant

showing stronger performance than the opponent

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