Asian Champions Trophy: India’s dominant 5-0 victory over Malaysia, which sent them to the top of the Asian Champions Trophy, was the perfect example of a clinical effort. India faced a tough test in this matchup despite defeating China with seven points in the first game because they were struggling to convert field goals and their defence occasionally appeared paralysed.
With the first quarter came to an end, Harmanpreet went unnoticed towards the Malaysian box and passed the ball inside to Selvam, who easily tapped it in to give the home team the lead. PlayUnmute Fullscreen. India’s Vivek Sagar noticed a green card at the beginning of the following quarter. India, on the other hand, persisted in making persistent attacks, which included a few penalty corners. The Malaysians showed some stern defensive prowess to hold it 1-0 at halftime despite the Men in Blue having two additional chances before the break to capitalise. Just a few minutes into the third period, midfielder Hardik brilliantly converted a penalty corner off of a rebound after the goalie parried the initial flick from Harmanpreet. Both teams raised their game as the game entered the fourth quarter, but India was controlling possession.
India maintained their level of play as the game neared its conclusion. On Monday, India will play the defending champions South Korea, while Malaysia will play Japan.
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