Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2026: India beats Malaysia to qualify for final
Captain Anmol Ekka scored twice as India reached their fourth consecutive Junior Asia Cup final and will chase a sixth overall title.
- On Friday, defending champions India defeated Malaysia 3-1 in Moqi, China, securing a spot in their fourth consecutive AHF Men's Junior Asia Cup final.
- Chasing a sixth overall title, India overcame challenges including being reduced to 10 players after yellow cards for Manmeet Singh Rai in the 36th minute and Prabhdeep Singh in the 41st minute.
- Captain Anmol Ekka scored twice from penalty corners, bringing his tournament tally to 16, while Goalkeeper Vivek Lakra stopped a 53rd-minute penalty stroke to keep India in control.
- Sukhvinder extended India's lead to 3-0 in the 51st minute, and Malaysia's M Rahuul scored a consolation goal with 24 seconds remaining in the match.
- India now awaits the winner of the second semi-final between Pakistan and South Korea to determine their opponent for the upcoming championship match.
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India beat Malaysia 3-1 to reach AHF Junior Asia Cup final - The Tribune
The Indian junior men’s team produced another composed and determined performance in the men’s AHF Junior Asia Cup 2026, beating Malaysia 3-1 in the first semi-final on Friday to stand just one win away from successfully defending their title, according to a press release.
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India beat Malaysia 3-1 to reach AHF Junior Asia Cup final
The Indian junior men’s team produced another composed and determined performance in the men’s AHF Junior Asia Cup 2026, beating Malaysia 3-1 in the first semi-final on Friday to stand just one win away from successfully defending their title, according to a press release.
India beat Malaysia as Anmol leads defending champions to Junior men's Asia Cup final
Defending champions India secured a 3-1 victory over Malaysia to reach the final. Captain Anmol Ekka scored two crucial goals from penalty corners for the Indian team. Goalkeeper Vivek Lakra made several vital saves, including stopping a penalty stroke. India will now face the winner of the Pakistan and South Korea semi-final. This win marks India's fourth consecutive appearance in the Junior Asia Cup final.
Anmol Ekka's Double Strike Powers India To Junior Asia Cup Final
Defending champions India, led by captain Anmol Ekka's two goals and goalkeeper Vivek Lakra's crucial saves, defeated Malaysia 3-1 in the AHF Men's Junior Asia Cup semi-final. India will now compete for their fourth consecutive and sixth overall title against the winner of the Pakistan vs South Korea match.
India Junior Men Hockey, Junior Asia Cup, India vs Malaysia, Anmol Ekka, Hockey, AHF Men's Junior Asia Cup, Malaysia Hockey Defending champions India continued their impressive run and defeated Malaysia 3-1 to reach the final of the AHF Men's Junior Asia Cup. Captain Anmol Ekka converted two penalty corners while goalkeeper Vivek Lakra made some brilliant saves. India moved closer to their fourth consecutive title.
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