After being unbeatable in the pool phase, the Indian hockey team, who is confidently, will have to improve their game against five -time champions and previous winners Korea on Wednesday in the Asia Cup Super 4 phase. The Indian team has won all the matches in Pool A and reached Super 4. He gave China 4. From 3, Japan 3. 2 and Kazakhstan 15. Defeated by 0. Despite the victory, India’s performance has not been as expected.
After an average performance against China and Japan, he won the Kazakhstan team playing the same time in the tournament by a big margin. On the other hand, the Korean team is also not in its best form. She finished second after Malaysia in Pool B and Malaysia gave her 4. Was defeated by 1. The teams were seen struggling amidst the scorching heat and huge humidity, but the super 4 matches will be held in the evening, which is expected to keep the performance better.
The Indian team performed a better game in every field on Monday whether it is a goalkeeping, defense, midfield or attack. The forward line’s performance was complimentary in which Abhishek scored four goals. Sukhjit Singh also scored a hat -trick and his dragging from the flank and the cool attitude within ‘D’ was great. The only weak link in India’s forward line was Dilpreet Singh who scored a goal but also missed an easy opportunity.
So far, he has been seen battling in the tournament and now he will have to improve the performance. India coach Craig Fulton said, “It is necessary for strikers to stay in the rhythm before the Super 4 phase.” Midfield led by Manpreet Singh has also been well and captain Harmanpreet Singh has taken over the command of the defense. After the average performance in the first two matches, the performance of goalkeeper Kishan Bahadur Pathak has also been improved. Coach Fulton, however, said that the real tournament has now started in which previous results do not matter.
He said, “Our team is full of confidence. The player is in rhythm and this is what we want. ”Harmanpreet, Jugraj Singh, Sanjay and Amit Rohidas four converted penalty corners against Kazakhstan. Jugraj put a hat -trick. The Super 4 phase, however, will have a new start for all teams (India, Korea, China and Malaysia). All teams will play with each other and make it to the finals on the top two Sundays.
The Asia Cup is a chance to make a direct place in the World Cup to be held in Belgium and Netherlands from 14 to 30 August. Malaysia will face China in the second match of the Super 4 phase.
Teams:
India: Suraj Karra, Krishan B Pathak (goalkeeper) Harmanpreet Singh (Captain), Amit Rohidas, Jarmanpreet Singh, Sumit, Sanjay, Jugraj Singh, Manpreet Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Rajinder, Raj Kumar Pal, Hardik Singh, Mandeep Singh, Abhishek, Sukhjit Singh, Shillonand Lakra and Dilpreet Singh
Korea: D Ang (goalkeeper), Jihun Yang, Charolion Park, Jinkong Rim, Dan Son, Jungjun Lee (Captain), Jongsuk left, Saiyog Oh, Jevon Sim, Sungahunuan, Sung Min Baay, Jayhan Kim, Jionho Jin, Hianhong Kim, Hianhong Kim, Seunnahu Li, Unhu Kong, Yesiyung Lee.
