(WS News) – China has reached the final of the Asian Champions Trophy Hockey Tournament 2024, beating Pakistan in the first semi-final, played at Moqi on Monday.
The match was drawn at full time 1-1, China won in penalty shootouts by 2-0.
The second semi-final of the tournament will be played between India and South Korea.
On Saturday, the Indian team edged out Pakistan 2-1. Captain Harmanpreet Singh led from the front, scoring a crucial brace in the 13th and 19th minutes, while Pakistan’s Ahmad Nadeem had given his team an early lead with a goal in the 8th minute.
The tempo remained high throughout the match, with Pakistan creating several half-chances and earning penalty corners, but India’s defense, led by goalkeeper Krishan Pathak, held firm.
A missed penalty corner from Pakistan’s Sufiyan Khan just before halftime kept India’s 2-1 lead intact, and they maintained their advantage despite relentless Pakistani pressure in the second half.
