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Dominance till the very end!
India beat Korea 4-1 in the Final to be crowned of the Hero Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar 2025.#HockeyIndia #IndiaKaGame #HumseHaiHockey #HeroAsiaCupRajgir pic.twitter.com/yZQbynjxDt

— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) September 7, 2025

Dilpreet Singh, who scored two goals for India in the summit clash, was named the Player of the Match. He hit the first one in the 28th minute and the second one in the 45th minute of the game.

India dominated from the start of the match and never let South Korea breathe easily. The hosts scored the opening goal in the very first minute and kept pressing hard on Korea. They scored a goal each in every quarter to keep their dominance intact. Korea pulled one back in the last quarter but it was too late for them.

India have won the final!!! They have clinched their 4th Asia Cup title! The Harmanpreet Singh-led side has outplayed South Korea 4-1 in the summit clash. With the win, India have also booked a World Cup spot for themselves. What a moment this is for the Indian hockey!

South Korea got a penalty corner and it was a powerful drag flick that followed. Amit Rohidas put his body in line and took the blow that hit him over his knee, somewhere around the thigh region. India managed to thwart the danger. Around two and a half minutes left on the clock.

4th Quarter: India 4-1 South Korea

Abhishek rolled and entered the Korean circle with the ball. He went really hard for the goal. The ball missed the target and went high. India continue to press hard. Can they score one more before the end of play?

4th Quarter: India 4-1 South Korea

A goal for South Korea and they are not giving up despite India getting closer to a victory. They have narrowed down the lead to three. It was a PC and Korea didn't go for a drag flick and instead made their way with an angle into the circle and then earned the goal.

4th Quarter: India 4-1 South Korea

Wow! That is a smart work from Team India. They have decived their opponents to score this goal. It was a penalty corner and the injection was supposed to be given to Harmanpreet Singh, but that was just the plot to deceive Korea. The ball was infact injected to Amit Rohidas, who fired it into the post.

4th Quarter: India 4-0 South Korea

Dilpreet Singh has earned a penalty corner for India. Can the hosts extend their lead to 4-0?

The fourth and final quarter of Hockey Men's Asia Cup 2025 has started. India are well in command with 3-0 lead against South Korea. If the hosts could hold their lead to another 15 minutes, they will book a World Cup berth for themselves.

4th Quarter: India 3-0 South Korea

Harmanpreet gave a pass to Raj Kumar Pal into the circle. The latter took his shot and Dilpreet gave it the final touch by deflecting the ball into the post. India are right on top with a 3-0 lead in this game.

3rd Quarter: India 3-0 South Korea

Around a minute of time is remaining in this third quarter and India have got a penalty corner. Sanjau crossed it to Hardik and then the latter passed it to Abhishek, who went for a powerful shot and hit it on the leg of South Korea player. India failed to make it the PC count as Harmanpreet Singh's drag flick was well defended.

3rd Quarter: India 2-0 South Korea

South Korea have got a PC here. Jarmanpreet tried to stop a pass and the ball went too high after getting deflected from his stick. South Korea failed to make it count on the PC and they got another one. India managed to clear that as well.

3rd Quarter: India 2-0 South Korea

South Korea made a good entry into India's D box. They threatened the hosts there but Vivek Sagar Prasad came up there with a timely save. India continue to hold a two-goal lead.

3rd Quarter: India 2-0 South Korea

Kim, the South Korean goalie, has made a really good save here. Abhishek was there in the circle with the ball. He turned and then smashed it powerfully down the ground. Kim defended it with his foot. His reflexes helped him make that stunning save.

3rd Quarter: India 2-0 South Korea

South Korea have a good attack into India's circle but Vivek Sagar Prasad did a good job there to thwart that attack. Sanjay is back into the field after staying out for five minutes. He was shown a green card.

The second half of play has kicked off so the sides of the teams have changed. Sukhjeet has the ball in the right flank as India look to build an early attack here at the resumption of play.

3rd Quarter: India 2-0 South Korea

Even though India missed plenty of chances, they managed to keep most of the ball poseession. They were really good on the attack. They could have got more, but the hosts are still in a commanding position. Can they continue to lead Korea or the five-time champions will bounce back? Let's see in the second half.  

Half-time: India 2-0 South Korea

India are dominating this game at the moment. Dilpreet Singh scored the second goal for the side. The only trouble for India is that Sanjay has been sent out with a green card for a dangerous shot. He will stay out for a couple of minutes at the start of action in the second half.

Half-time: India 2-0 South Korea

Dilpreet Singh has doubled India's lead!!! Sanjay received a long pass into the right flank and then passed it Dilpreet, who fired it into the post with an angle. Dilpreet sent it through the legs of the South Korean goalie. India are well in command now.

2nd Quarter: India 2-0 South Korea

South Korea made an attack from the left flank but failed to make it count. India cleared it quite easily. We have around 3 minutes left for the half-time. Can India go 2-0 up by that break? Sukhjeet Singh has the ball. He tried to find Dilpreet but that turned out to be a poor pass.

2nd Quarter: India 1-0 South Korea

Suraj Karkera is currently the goalie for India as Krishan Bahadur Pathak is out. South Korea, meanwhile, have failed to pose any threat to India's post. 

2nd Quarter: India 1-0 South Korea

India were given a penalty corner, but South Korea referred it upstairs. The TV umpire felt it was a dangerous ball and that gave Korea respite. India are back to 11 man now as Jugraj Singh is back on the field after staying out for 5 minutes.

2nd Quarter: India 1-0 South Korea

India continue to build on a attack. They are playing well in the second quarter as well. Jugraj Singh has been served with a green card as he has made a foul on Korean player with his stick. India are down to 10 man for the next five minutes. They need to play in this phase carefully.

2nd Quarter: India 1-0 South Korea

India were simply the best side in the first quarter. They attacked really well and South Korea had no answer to it. Sukhjeet Singh scored the opener in the very first minute but India missed many chances in the later phase. They came really close to scoring a second one but Jugraj Singh missed the penalty stroke.

Raj Kumar Pal passed it to Abhishek Nain and the latter went with a powerful backhanded shot but that missed the post. India are attacking really well. South Korea are in complete trouble at the moment.

1st Quarter: India 1-0 South Korea

Would you believe it? Jugraj Singh has failed to score on the penalty stroke. India have missed a big opportunity there. They could have easily gone 2-0 up in this game and put more pressure on South Korea, but they failed. Dilpreet went with a scoop onto the right of the goalie that was defended.

1st Quarter: India 1-0 South Korea

South Korea were close towards the left flank but they ended up passing it outside the back line. Now, India are on the attack. Vivek passes it into the circle and Dilpreet was the man there. He missed it. But later, India got a penalty stroke as Korea made a foul.

A long corner for South Korea. They are trying to build an attack from the right flank but failed to do so. India's defence did a good job there.

What a start for India this is! They have scored a goal in the very first minute. This is a terrific start for the hosts. They could not have asked for a better beginning. Harmanpreet dribbed the ball throug the left flank and passed it to Sukhjeet Singh into the circle. The latter scored the field goal with a powerful strike into the far top corner.

1st Quarter: India 1-0 South Korea 

The Hockey Asia Cup 2025 final between India and South Korea has kicked off at Rajgir Hockey Stadium, Bihar.

Players of both the teams enter the ground. The players are being introduced at the moment. This will be followed with the national anthems of both the sides and the action will kick-start after that.

Harmanpreet Singh-led India are the only unbeaten side in the tournament. They have played six matches and won five of them, while one ended in a draw. It is intersting to note that India played out the draw against South Korea only in the Super-4 stage.

Here's how India lines up against Korea in the Hero Asia Cup 2025 Final. #HockeyIndia #IndiaKaGame #HumseHaiHockey #HeroAsiaCupRajgir pic.twitter.com/XTnjlht1Z2

— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) September 7, 2025

India's captain and one of the best drag-flickers, Harmanpreet Singh, and forward Abhishek Nain are the top goal-scorers for India in the Asia Cup 2025. Both of them have scored six goals each. The two players will be in focus during the summit clash tonight.

Malaysia finish on a high!
With a 3-1 win over China, they seal 3rd place at the Hero Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar 2025.
China settle for 4th spot.#HockeyIndia #IndiaKaGame #HumseHaiHockey #HeroAsiaCupRajgir pic.twitter.com/Jv6TG2FpnB

— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) September 7, 2025

Unbeaten Team India will face five-time champions South Korea, who are also the defending champions. India have won the titles in 2003, 2007 (as host) and 2017, while South Korea have bagged the honour in 1994, 1999, 2009, 2013 and 2022. India, with three titles, are the joint second-best team with Pakistan.

India and South Korea are set to come up against each other at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium, Bihar. The mega clash will start at 7:30 PM IST. The winner of this contest will book a spot into the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup, set to take place in August next year. Meanwhile, the losing side will play the qualifier, which will be played in February-March in 2026.

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