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India thrash South Korea 8-1 to reach Asian Champions Trophy final

Hindustan Times1h
THE BRIEF
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India stormed into the final of the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament with a dominant 8-1 victory over South Korea in the semi-final in Mohali.

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Shilanand Lakra and Dilpreet Singh scored two goals each, while captain Harmanpreet Singh registered his 10th goal of the tournament via a penalty corner drag-flick.

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With an unbeaten record, the hosts advanced to the championship match to face Japan, who defeated Malaysia in a penalty shootout.