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Harmanpreet Top Scorer as India and Malaysia Grab Last Four Spots in Asian Champions Trophy
Harmanpreet Singh scored a hat-trick as India stayed unbeaten and moved to 12 points, securing a semifinal place with one pool match left.
- On Sunday, India defeated Malaysia 4-2 in Jalandhar, securing a fourth consecutive win at the Asian Champions Trophy and officially booking the hosts' place in the semifinals.
- This match served as a rematch of the recent Asian Games gold medal contest, with India entering the clash following victories over Bangladesh, China, and Japan.
- Skipper Harmanpreet Singh led the charge with a hat-trick, converting two penalty corners and a penalty stroke, while Striker Sukhjeet Singh added a field goal in the 43rd minute.
- Although Malaysia secured semifinal qualification alongside the hosts, Akhimullah Anuar and Shello Silverius scored their only two goals in the 25th and 60th minutes respectively.
- India will face South Korea in their final league phase game on Monday evening, while Malaysia is scheduled to play Japan to conclude their round-robin engagement.
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Harmanpreet's hat-trick sinks Malaysia as India keep perfect Asian Champions Trophy unbeaten record
In a thrilling Asian Champions Trophy match, India triumphed over Malaysia with a score of 4-2. Harmanpreet Singh mesmerized fans by netting a spectacular hat-trick, while Sukhjeet Singh added to the excitement with a brilliant field goal. Although Malaysia briefly leveled the score, they couldn't maintain their momentum. This victory leaves India unbeaten as they gear up for their next challenge against South Korea.
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Harmanpreet stars as India down Malaysia in Asian Champions Trophy thriller
Skipper Harmanpreet Singh scored a hat-trick as India defeated Malaysia 4-2 in the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament, securing their fourth consecutive victory. Both teams have already qualified for the semifinals, with India set to face South Korea next.
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