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Manpreet Singh scored the first goal of India leveling against Pakistan © AFP
After recording a stunning 11-0 victory over Oman in the first match of the Champions Trophy Asian Hockey, India beat Pakistan 3-1 in its second match of the tournament, Pakistan scored the first goal of the game. The first quarter belonged entirely to Pakistan, who took part in this match After winning his first Asian Trophy match against South Korea 3-1, the second quarter saw India bounce back as captain Manpreet Singh equalized with a nice shot. i of a smooth pbad from Mandeep Singh, who ensured to India a comfort of 2-1 l
The third goal came from the stick of Dilpreet Singh in the third quarter of the match, at the 42nd minute precisely.
The Pakistan team tried to counterattack, but the Indian defense, which seemed pretty weak in the first quarter, took the challenge to deprive their opponents of any chance to bounce back.
5 in the world ranking, Japan will play on October 21st. Pakistan will meet Oman on October 22nd.
India is currently vying for its third Asian championship title, winning the first editions of 2011 and 2016.
Pakistan has also won the title twice, in 2012 and in 2013. Korea South is the only team to have won the tournament three times.
The Asian Hockey Champions Trophy will end on October 28th.
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