Thrilling 2-2 Draw Between India and Korea Shakes Up Men’s Asia Cup 2025 Standings

In a thrilling 2-2 draw at the Hero Men’s Asia Cup Rajgir Bihar 2025, the Indian men’s hockey team and Korea played an exhilarating match during the first Super 4s encounter. Held on September 4, 2025, in Rajgir, this game proved to be a pivotal moment in the tournament’s progression.

Match Summary

India came out strong, opening the scoring in the 10th minute with a goal from forward Lalit Kumar, energizing the home crowd. Korea responded promptly with an equalizer in the 18th minute by striker Park Min-soo. The game remained competitive with both teams exchanging goals in the second half:

• 42nd minute: India took the lead again through a penalty corner converted by defender Saurabh Singh.
• 55th minute: Korea leveled the match with a goal from midfielder Lee Jin-woo.

Despite intense efforts in the closing minutes, neither side managed to break the deadlock, resulting in a draw. This outcome leaves India unbeaten but under pressure to secure victories in upcoming matches to advance.

Player and Captain Reactions

Indian captain Arjun Mehta reflected on the match, stating, “It was a tough match against a strong Korean side. We fought well, but we need to improve our finishing in the next games.”

Korean captain Park Min-soo commented, “This draw is positive for us. We showed great teamwork and spirit, and we will aim higher in the next rounds.”

Tournament Implications

The Super 4s stage is of critical importance since only the top two teams will qualify for the finals. With this draw, both India and Korea have secured valuable points, intensifying the competition for the remaining qualification spots.

Additional Highlights

• No significant injuries were reported, allowing teams to maintain their key players for future games.
• The match witnessed high fan attendance, with passionate support emphasizing hockey’s popularity in this region.

Upcoming Fixtures

1. India vs Malaysia
2. Korea vs Pakistan

These upcoming matches will play a crucial role in determining the finalists of the Asia Cup 2025.

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