India Thrash South Korea 8-0 to Top Asian Champions Trophy League Stage
India defeated South Korea 8-0 on November 2, 2026, to finish their league stage commitments with five wins in five matches at the Asian Champions Trophy, as reported by ESPN. The commanding victory at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar secured the top spot in the standings with a total of 34 goals scored and just five conceded across the pool stage.
Goal-Fest Propels India to Top Standing
The attacking onslaught featured seven different goal-scorers for India. Jugraj Singh doubled the lead shortly after from a penalty corner rebound, keeping the ball alive with assistance from Vishnukant Singh before rolling it into an empty net. Captain Harmanpreet Singh added a third before the end of the opening quarter via a powerful low dragflick that left South Korean goalkeeper Kim Jaehyon with no chance.
Following a scoreless second quarter, India broke the game open in the third period. Shilanand Lakra scored off a penalty corner rebound in the 33rd minute, and Sukhjeet Singh finished from close range seconds later following a feed from Aditya Lalage. Sanjay Rana added another after pouncing on a saved shot from Dilpreet Singh, who then netted his second of the night by deflecting an aerial pass from Harmanpreet at the top of the circle. In the final minute of regulation, Angad Bir Singh won possession high up the pitch and sealed the 8-0 scoreline with a reverse hit that slipped beneath an advancing Kim.
Upcoming Semifinal Matchup in Mohali
The tournament now shifts venues following a scheduled rest day on November 3. According to News On AIR, the action moves to the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium in Mohali for semi-finals and final beginning November 4th. India will face South Korea once again in the semifinals on Wednesday evening, while Malaysia and Japan contest the second semifinal following Japan’s 2-1 victory over Malaysia earlier in the pool stage.
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