India captures ASIA Cup after 10 years, Malaysia Chits in Final

India has captured the 10th Asia Cup hockey tournament played in Dhaka. On Sunday, he beat Malaysia 2-1 in the final. For the first time in the final, Malaysian team could not cross the six-world ranking Indian team. India's Ramandeep Singh (third minute) and Lalit Upadhyay (29th) secured one goal each. On the other hand, Pakistan has won Korea 3-3 in the green tournament.

India also climbed Malaysia 6-2 in the Super-4 match. But the 12th ranked Malaysian team defeated India 3-2 in the quarter-finals of the Hockey World League Semifinals (London) in June this year. While in the Azlan Shah Cup in May, the Indian team was defeated 1-0.

Simultaneously, in the captaincy of Manpreet Singh, India team has once again won the crown of Asian hockey after 10 years. India had earlier made champions in 2007. This is India's third title in the Asia Cup. For the first time India had captured the Asia Cup in 2003.

Asia Cup 2017: India's invincible journey

Pool-A

1. Japan defeated 5-1

2. India defeated Bangladesh 7-0

3. Pakistan beat 3-1

Super-4

1. Draws 1-1 draw from Korea

2. defeated Malaysia 6-2

3. beat Pakistan 4-0

Final

Malaysia beat 2-1

India's lead in the third minute

India had already made a start in the Maulana Bhashani Hockey Stadium in the beginning of the quarter. Ramandeep Singh's unbeaten target helped India take a 1-0 lead in the third minute. Despite this goal, the Malaysian team tried to reach the rhythm. But his first penalty corner was worthless.

India 2-0 ahead for half time

In the second quarter, the attacking period continued from both sides. Malaysia lost the chance After all India won the first penalty corner, but Malaysian player Razi Rahim failed him. India's second penalty corner was also attended But Lalit Upadhyay made India 2-0 ahead in the 29th minute.

India's lead in third quarter retained

The third quarter made India a lot of moves, once SK Uthappa missed a very easy chance, then SV Sunil also missed. Ramandeep also failed to score. After the third quarter without a goal, India continued to lead 2-0.

Malaysia scored in the last quarter

In the last quarter, Malaysia got their second penalty corner, but it could not turn it into goals. But, on the rebound, Malaysia scored the score 1-2. India took referrals, but got useless In the 50th minute, Shahriar scored this goal. Malaysia had increased the beats of India by taking another penalty corner. But the Indian team is safe.

When did anyone win Asia Cup

1. 1982 (Karachi): Winner Pakistan, Runner-up India

2. 1985 (Dhaka): Winner Pakistan, Runner-up India

3. 1989 (New Delhi): Winner Pakistan, Runner-up India

4. 1994 (Hiroshima): The winner Korea, Runner-up India

5. 1999 (Kuala Lumpur): Winners D. Korea, runner-up Pakistan

6. 2003 (Kuala Lumpur): Winner India, Runner-up Pakistan

7. 2007 (Chennai): Winner India, runners-up Korea

8. 2009 (Quanton, Malaysia): Winner D. Korea, runner-up Pakistan

9. 2013 (Ipoh, Malaysia): Winner D. Korea, Runner-up India

10. 2017 (Dhaka): Winner India, runner-up Malaysia