India defeated South Korea 4-1 in the title match of Hockey Asia Cup 2025. India had a great start in the final, Sukhjeet scored a goal in the very first minute. After this, the pressure on Korea kept increasing. Korea was seen in defending mode throughout the match and Indian players in attacking mode. Along with becoming the champion, the Indian hockey team has also qualified for the World Cup to be held in Belgium and Netherlands next year. This is India’s fourth Hockey Asia Cup title. Know what happened in the final match.
Know the condition of the entire match in 7 points
1. Goal in the very first minute: Harmanpreet brought the ball near the goal while saving it from the Korean players and passed it to Sukhjeet Singh, he hit the ball towards the goal post from a long distance, which went on target accurately. Sukhjeet gave India a 1-0 lead in the very first minute.
2. Missed penalty: After conceding a goal in the first minute, South Korea kept defending only in the first quarter. In the sixth minute of the match, India got a penalty stroke, although Jugraj Singh could not score a goal.
3. Dalpreet Singh scored a goal in the second quarter: Only one goal came in the second quarter, which was scored by Indian player Dalpreet Singh. After the half time of the match, India took a 2-0 lead.
4. Dilpreet Singh’s second goal: Only one goal came in the third quarter as well, that too was scored by Dilpreet Singh. He scored a brilliant goal in the 45th minute. Before this, South Korea also created a great opportunity, but the Indian defenders saved it.
5. Amit Rohidas scored the fourth goal in a penalty corner: In the fourth quarter, India had ensured its victory by scoring another goal. At that time, about 10 minutes of the game were left. This goal was scored by Amit Rohidas in a penalty corner in the 50th minute.
6. South Korea’s first goal: In the 51st minute of the match, South Korea’s Dan Son scored a goal on a penalty corner, this was the first and only goal of the Korean team.
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Qualified for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 โ
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7. India won the final 4-1: Timeout was announced and India won the final 4-1. This is the fourth Asia Cup title for the Indian hockey team. India also qualified for the 2026 World Cup.