Archive · 1 Oct 2026
India Edge Pakistan 4-3 to Reach Asian Games Hockey Final
India beat Pakistan 4-3 in a very close hockey semifinal.
India started strongly and led 3-0.
Harmanpreet Singh scored two goals from penalty corners.
Sukhjeet Singh scored another goal from open play.
Pakistan then scored three times and tied the game.
India looked close to being forced into a shootout.
With about 45 seconds left, Abhishek scored the winning goal.
India will now play in the final against South Korea or Malaysia.
The articles give different descriptions of the final’s date, calling it either Saturday or October 3.
Defending champions India defeated Pakistan 4-3 in the Asian Games men’s hockey semifinal.
Harmanpreet Singh scored twice from penalty corners, while Sukhjeet Singh added India’s third goal.
Pakistan recovered from a 3-0 deficit through goals by Abu Mahmood, Hannan Shahid and Waheed Rana.
Abhishek scored the decisive goal with about 45 seconds remaining, avoiding a shootout.
India will face the winner of the South Korea–Malaysia semifinal; the articles differ on whether the final is Saturday or October 3.
- Who
- India and Pakistan’s men’s hockey teams, with India captained by Harmanpreet Singh.
- What
- India won the Asian Games semifinal 4-3 and reached the men’s hockey final.
- When
- The semifinal was reported as taking place on Thursday; the articles list the final as Saturday or October 3.
- Where
- Kakamigahara.
- Why
- India advanced because Abhishek scored the deciding goal late in the match.
- Semifinal result
- India defeated Pakistan 4-3.
- India’s scorers
- Harmanpreet Singh scored twice, Sukhjeet Singh scored once and Abhishek scored once.
- Pakistan’s scorers
- Abu Mahmood, Hannan Shahid and Waheed Rana scored for Pakistan.
- India’s early lead
- India led 3-0 before Pakistan equalized.
- Winning goal
- Abhishek scored in the final minute, reportedly with 45 seconds remaining.
- Next opponent
- India will play the winner of the South Korea-Malaysia semifinal.
- Final timing
- One article says Saturday, while another says October 3.
