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India and South Korea played an intense opener, showcasing air-tight defence. Attacks were a galore especially from India but the Koreans were defiant, hemmed in ably by their goalkeeper Kim Jaehan who withered every storm that India brought to bear in the circle. On their part India too exhibited some awesome defence with both goalkeepers excelling. It was ultimately left to a solitary goal that speedster Mohd Raheel struck in the 15th minutes stood out uneroded to give India full points. Both teams shared 12 goals neither side able to make use of it. The match was held six hour behind schedule to rains.
India began the game in promising fashion, stringing together neat passes and dominating possession in the opening exchanges. After a spell of early pressure, Sukhjeet Singh came close to opening the scoring, striking the post from close range. Team India eventually made their positive start count when Mohammed Raheel (15’) finished off a well-worked team move, giving his side a 1-0 lead at the end of the first quarter.
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With Korea trying to play catch up in the second quarter, they managed to manufacture a couple of chances on the counterattack. However, Mohith HS denied them the equaliser with a sharp save, ensuring that India kept their noses in front after a commanding first half display.
In search of a second goal, India came flying off the blocks to begin the second half. They continued to push Korea on the backfoot with a couple of Penalty Corners opportunities, but those yielded no results. With time ticking in the third quarter, India had to dig deep in defence with Pawan being called into action a couple of times to ensure their lead remained intact heading into the final fifteen minutes.
India upped the ante in the fourth quarter as they looked to put the result beyond all doubt. Kim Jaehan was the busier of the two goalkeepers as he denied Abhishek from close range, keeping Korea in with a fighting chance with under seven minutes to go. The Koreans were persistent in their search for a leveller, but the Indian defence was resolute to deny them any opportunity.
With under a minute to play, Korea had the opportunity to steal a point from a Penalty Corner. However, Mohith HS stood tall and stuck out a leg to shut the door once again. India held on in the end, earning a hard-fought win courtesy their comprehensive performance on both ends of the pitch.
India will next play Belgium on 24th November at 1530 hours IST. All matches of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025 are being broadcast live on FanCode.