Supriya’s Hat-Trick Takes India to Junior Women’s Asia Cup Final with 5-1 Win over South Korea
Supriya scored three penalty-corner goals as defending champions India controlled possession and advanced to the final with a 5-1 win.
- On Saturday, September 12, 2026, India defeated South Korea 5-1 in the AHF Junior Asia Cup semifinal in Hulunbuir City, China, advancing to the tournament final.
- Seeking their third consecutive title after winning in 2023 and 2024, India coach Tim White's team settled the knockout contest after a cautious start.
- Drag-Flick specialist Supriya anchored India's victory by converting three penalty corners for a hat-trick, demonstrating her precision from set-pieces.
- Madhu Sidar opened the scoring in the 13th minute, Sukhveer Kaur added a goal, and Yuri Jeong scored a consolation goal for the Koreans in the 41st minute.
- India awaits the winner of the second semifinal between China and Japan, who will determine the defending champions' opponent in the final.
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Supriya's hat-trick fires India into Junior Asia Cup final after thrashing win over South Korea
India stormed into the Junior Asia Cup final after defeating South Korea 5-1 in the semifinal. Supriya was the standout performer, scoring a hat-trick through penalty corners as the defending champions maintained their title defence in emphatic fashion.
Junior Asia Cup: Supriya's hat-trick fires India into final
The Indian women's junior hockey team secured a dominant 5-1 victory over South Korea in the AHF Junior Asia Cup semifinal, propelled by a hat-trick from drag-flick specialist Supriya. This win propels the defending champions into the final, where they will face either China or Japan.
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Supriya’s hat-trick powers India into AHF Junior Women’s Asia Cup final
Moqi, Sep 12 (IANS) Defending champions India stormed into the final of the AHF Junior Women’s Asia Cup 2026 with a commanding 5-1 win over South Korea in the first […]
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