India defeats South Korea 8-1 to reach Asian Champions Trophy final
India beat South Korea 8-1 in the semi-final of the 2026 Asian Champions Trophy, securing a place in the final against Japan.
India recorded an 8-1 victory over South Korea in the second semi-final of the 2026 Asian Champions Trophy in Mohali on Wednesday, earning a spot in the final against Japan. Harmanpreet Singh captained the side, while Shilanand Lakra and Dilpreet Singh each scored two goals. The win extends India’s record to six titles in the tournament.
India opened the scoring within three minutes, with Shilanand Lakra finding the net. Harmanpreet Singh added a penalty-corner drag flick to restore the lead after South Korea equalised. Dilpreet Singh then scored a brace in the second quarter, and Angad Bir Singh contributed a goal in the third quarter. The team continued to dominate in the fourth quarter, with Vivek Prasad and others adding to the tally.
"We are pleased with the performance and will carry this momentum into the final," said a team spokesperson.
Japan secured its place in the final earlier in the day by defeating Malaysia in a shootout after a goalless regulation period. India entered the knockout stage unbeaten, having won all five league matches and finishing top of the standings with 34 goals scored and five conceded.