India vs Korea women’s hockey HIGHLIGHTS, Asian Games 2023: IND tops Pool A after 1-1 draw vs KOR

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Hooter is blown and it’s a draw between the two teams. But India have the upper-hand on the POOL A table with India having a much higher goal difference.

Salima Tete gets a Penalty for India. Salima injects, but the Koreans stop it and start a counter-attack. After entering the Indian D, Nisha, taps the ball outside.

Kim Jeongihn tries to enter the Indian D, but fails to do so as the Indians intercept.

Choi Su Ji gets a yellow card due to fierce tackling on Salima Tete, who was charging to the Korean side.

Neha and Lalremsiami maintain position near the Korean D in the right flank but unable to make it through. Baek goes off the field after being injured during play.

Cho Hyejin is unable to make use of the defensive space given by the Indians as it goes wide.

Navneet Kaur back tackles and India is a player short on field for five minutes as she receives a yellow card.

Indians continue playing with the ball despite the whistle going off by the referee, resulting in Sonika’s green card.

Vaishnavi to inject as the Indian drag flicker Deep Grace Ekka hits the body of Korean defender and deflects of Navneet Kaur’s stick to the goal. Korea lose their referral as ITS A GOAL!

Deepika is tackled by the Koreans as she shows off her three dimensional skills. PC FOR INDIA. Salima to inject, but does not convert into a goal.

Lalremsiami goes soft on the ball leading to Korea snatching away the ball aiming a way to enter the Indian D.

The Indians try their best to keep moving in the Korean circle with Nisha, Navneet trying to score a goal and Nikki Pradhan failing to receive the pass. However, the Koreans intercept and attempt a counter-attack, which is thwarted by the Indians.

Vandana Kataria finds space in Korean D, with Choi Su Ji getting a green card and two-minute suspension. Can the Indians make use of the 10-mmeber Korean field?

Monika starts with the ball despite Indians having conceeded the foul. The Koreans seeks referral saying there was an Indian foot that hot the ball during the PC. However, the referral is rejected as there is no possible angles to check and the Koreans keep the referral.

Koreans’ attack is topped by Deep Grace Ekka. India trying to make use of the right flank with Sangita releasing the ball to Salima, but are tackled by the Korean defenders.

At the end of first-half, South Korea leads 1-0 despite the Indians winning two PCs against the Koreans in the second quarter.

Salima Tete gets India its seocnd PC. Deepika on first, Neha on second battery, but Deepika didnt get a hold of the ball.

Sangita Kumari had an opportunity to get into the D, with the long pass coming to her. Lee Jinmin, however, narrows the Indian’s options as she misses with a reverse tomahawk.

Lalremsiami gets India’s first PC of the match. Huge opportunity for India to rqualise. Udita on first and Navneet on the second battery. Vandana misses on the rebound and its a misses=d attempt for India.

Korea’s long and aerial ball gets onto the Indian defense’ nerves.

Kang Jin and Lee Yuri try to get into the Indian circle, but is stopped by the Indian defence.

A loose ball play at the top of the circle by Deepika, which leads to an interception by the Koreans.

Hooter goes off as India conceeds its first goal at the Asian Games 2023.

GREEN CARD for Baek Eeseul. Vandana tries to score, but misses.

Stick block by Udita inside the circle leads to Cho Hyejin taking a Penalty Stroke and she makes it count!!!!

Lalremsiami to Vaishnavi, but Lalremsiami tries to intercept the ball with a reverse sweep, but the Korean goalkeeper Kim Eunji

A weak overhead by Sushila Chanu, which leads to a Korean interception.

Indians pressing high in the right flank to force South Korean error

Nikki Pradhan’s cross is intercepted and Cheon Eunbi, the Korean captain makes use of the space made by the Indian defence leading to a goal attempt, but the ball goes wide off.

Kang Jina intercepts and tries to enter the Indian D, but fails to make it through.

Cho Hyejin starts in full form, Savita comes out to narrow the angle. However, Deep Grace Ekka saves the attempt by taking the ball in front of the goal.

Both the teams are in the field

South Korea-12 | India- 5 | Draw- 2

As the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2023 progresses, the Indian women’s team are set to face a formidable challenge in their third match, this time against a spirited Korean side. With impressive victories in their first two matches, India will be looking to maintain their winning streak, while Korea are eager to continue their dominant run in the tournament.

India showcased their supremacy in their opening game with a resounding 13-0 win against Singapore, followed by a convincing 6-0 victory over Malaysia on Friday. These wins highlighted their impeccable form and their determination to claim the Gold medal in this prestigious competition.

Korea, on the other hand, have also been in stellar form, recording a 4-0 win against Singapore and a commanding 7-0 victory over Hong Kong in their previous matches. Their clinical performances underscore their status as a serious contender for the championship.

When it comes to head-to-head encounters, Korea hold the advantage with 12 wins in the 19 matches played between the two sides. India have secured five wins, and two matches have ended in draws. This history adds an intriguing dimension to the upcoming clash, with India eager to improve their record against their Korean counterparts.

Indian Women’s Hockey Team Captain Savita shared her thoughts on the upcoming challenge and said, “Facing Korea is always a tough battle, and history shows that they have had the upper hand. However, we are a different team now, full of confidence and determination. We’re ready to give it our all on the field and make our country proud. Our goal is to play our best hockey and secure a victory.”

Indian Women’s Hockey Team Vice Captain Deep Grace Ekka added, “The team has been working tirelessly to prepare for this match. We respect Korea’s abilities, but we also have faith in our own. Our victories in the earlier games have boosted our morale, and we’re ready to face this challenge head-on. It’s going to be an exciting match, and we aim to put up a strong fight.”

Notably, India is currently on top of the Group A tally with six points from two games and a better goal difference than second-placed Korea, who also has accumulated six points from two matches.

India will take on South Korea in the women’s hockey group stage match on October 1 at 1:30PM IST. Sony Sports Network will broadcast the match, while SonyLIV will be live streaming the event.