Akashdeep Singh scored a fabulous field goal to guide India men’s hockey team into the finals of the Asian Games after a gap of 12 years with a 1-0 win over hosts South Korea at the Seonhak Hockey Stadium here on Tuesday.
After squandering at least three chances to take the lead, Akashdeep finally found the mark for India in the 44th minute.
He received a superb through ball inside the striking circle and without turning he flicked the ball through his legs in spectacular style into the goal past the South Korean custodian Myungho Lee just one minute before the end of the third 15-minute quarter.
We made some chances which were not taken but as a team we brought in a lot of energy into the game and continued to show it right through
India’s chief coach Terry Walsh later said that though the team frittered away some chances, he was pleased with the energy the players displayed.
“We knew Korea is a very good team and so it proved. It was a tough match. We made some chances which were not taken but as a team we brought in a lot of energy into the game and continued to show it right through,” he said.
