India held to a 2-2 draw vs spirited South Korea in Asia Cup hockey Super 4 stage

 


The Super 4 stage clash between India and South Korea in the 2025 Men’s Hockey Asia Cup was played on September 3, 2025, at Rajgir, Bihar. Both teams entered the match as strong contenders, with India topping Pool A after a dominant group-stage run, including a record-breaking 15-0 win over Kazakhstan, while Korea came in as Pool B runners-up after a surprising 4-1 loss to Malaysia. The stakes were high, with every point crucial for a spot in the final.

The match faced a delayed start due to heavy rainfall in Rajgir, which left parts of the turf waterlogged. Ground staff worked extensively to clear puddles, and the game finally commenced around 8:20 PM IST. Despite the delay, India began strongly, immediately putting pressure on the Korean defense with their high pressing and fast passing game.

India’s breakthrough came in the 8th minute through Hardik Singh, who scored a stunning solo goal. Hardik dribbled past multiple Korean defenders, rounded the goalkeeper, and slotted the ball into the net to make it 1-0. However, South Korea responded quickly, earning a penalty stroke after Jugraj Singh’s foul. Jihun Yang calmly converted the stroke, leveling the score at 1-1. Korea then seized momentum, and Hyeonhong Kim put them ahead with a powerful drag flick from a penalty corner, ending the first quarter with Korea leading 2-1.

The second quarter saw India pushing for an equalizer but struggling to convert their opportunities. Korean goalkeeper and defenders stayed composed, repelling several penalty corners. India’s captain Harmanpreet Singh received a green card, adding to India’s pressure. At halftime, the defending champions Korea held a slender 2-1 lead, reflecting their disciplined counterattacking style.

In the third quarter, India intensified their attacks, dominating possession and creating multiple scoring chances. Forwards Sukhjeet Singh and Abhishek missed opportunities, and the team’s penalty corner conversion rate continued to disappoint. Korea’s structured defense frustrated the Indian side, and the score remained unchanged at the end of the quarter despite India’s relentless pressure.

The breakthrough finally arrived early in the fourth quarter when Mandeep Singh equalized with a well-timed strike, capping off a fast-paced team move to make it 2-2. The goal reinvigorated India, who continued to push for a winner, but Korea’s solid backline held firm. Both teams created half-chances in the final minutes, but neither could capitalize, and the pulsating contest ended in a 2-2 draw.

This result keeps both teams in the hunt for a spot in the final, though India will rue missed chances and poor penalty corner conversions. Korea’s disciplined defense and clinical finishing from set-pieces were key takeaways, while India’s attacking flair and resilience after trailing showed their mettle. The draw sets up an exciting remainder of the Super 4 stage, where every match will now be crucial in determining the finalists.



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