Sport · India Bureau
India routs South Korea 8-0, advances to Asian Champions Trophy semis
India maintained their perfect record at the Asian Champions Trophy with a dominant 8-0 victory over South Korea in their final round-robin encounter. The defending champions have secured a semifinal berth against the same opponent.
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India's five-time championship pedigree showed no signs of fading as they delivered a comprehensive performance against South Korea in the fifth and final group stage match of the Asian Champions Trophy. The emphatic 8-0 scoreline extended their unbeaten run in the tournament and kept their title defence firmly on track.
The decisive victory demonstrated India's attacking prowess and defensive solidity throughout the encounter. The team's clinical execution in both phases of play resulted in the substantial goal difference that could prove significant in the knockout stages.
Having secured their progression from the round-robin stage, India will face South Korea once again in the semifinals. The matchup presents an opportunity for the defending champions to further assert their dominance and march towards another title triumph.
India's commanding performance underscores their status as favorites in the tournament. As the competition shifts to the knockout phase, the team will look to maintain their momentum and convert their group-stage dominance into silverware.