HANGZHOU: India outclassed Pakistan in a hockey encounter at the ongoing Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China. The Indian team delivered a masterful performance, securing a decisive 10-2 victory over their Pakistani counterparts.
India asserted their dominance early in the game, with captain Harmanpreet Singh and Mandeep Singh scoring one goal each in the first quarter. The Indian team continued their persistent attack, adding two more goals in the second quarter, extending their lead to 4-0.
While Pakistan managed to pull back two goals in the third quarter, India’s lead remained unassailable. Harmanpreet Singh emerged as the top scorer for India, netting four goals, followed by Varun Kumar with two goals. Mandeep Singh, Sumit, Shamsher Singh, and Lalit Kumar Upadhyay contributed one goal each to India’s commanding victory.
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For Pakistan, Mohammad Sufyan Khan and Waheed Rana Ashraf found the back of the net, but it was not enough to challenge India’s dominant performance.
Pakistan to Face Japan
Pakistan, despite the defeat, remain determined as they prepare to face Japan on October 2. A draw in the upcoming match would still give Pakistan a chance to qualify for the semi-finals, while Japan must secure a win to advance to the final four.
