Summary Pakistan initially fell 3-0 behind but fought back to level the score at 3-3. India scored in the final moments of the match to take a 4-3 lead and secure victory.
NAGOYA (Dunya News) – India defeated Pakistan in the first semi-final of the Asian Games hockey tournament.
In the match held in Nagoya, India beat Pakistan 4-3.
Pakistan initially fell 3-0 behind but fought back to level the score at 3-3. India scored in the final moments of the match to take a 4-3 lead and secure victory.
For India, Harmanpreet Singh scored two goals, while Sukhjeet Singh and Abhishek scored one each.
For Pakistan, Abu Bakar Mahmood, Hannan Shahid and Rana Waheed found the net.
The second semi-final of the hockey event will be played between Malaysia and South Korea.
