India dominate South Korea 8-1 in semi-final

India secured a commanding 8-1 victory over South Korea in the semi-final of the Asian Champions Trophy 2026, advancing to the final. The match took place in Mohali on Wednesday, with India maintaining their unbeaten record in the tournament.

Shilanand Lakra opened the scoring in the fourth minute, setting the tone for India's attacking display. South Korea equalized in the ninth minute, but India quickly regained the lead through a penalty corner converted by Harmanpreet Singh, marking his 10th goal of the tournament.

India continued to dominate, with Harmanpreet and Shilanand both scoring again in the 13th minute. The hosts extended their lead further in the second quarter, with Sukhjeet Singh and Dilpreet Singh contributing to the scoring spree, making it 6-1 by the 25th minute.

Angad Bir Singh and Vivek Sagar Prasad added to the tally in the second half, with Angad scoring in the 36th minute and Vivek sealing the victory in the 54th minute with a deflected reverse-hit shot. South Korea struggled to contain India's relentless attacks throughout the match.

India's performance showcased their depth and attacking prowess, with multiple players contributing to the rout. South Korea, despite a brief surge in the final quarter, could not disrupt India's momentum, ultimately succumbing to the hosts' overwhelming display.