Asian Games: Abhishek scores with 45 seconds left as India pip Pakistan to reach final
India defeated Pakistan 4-3 in a dramatic Asian Games hockey semifinal, with Abhishek scoring the winning goal in the final seconds. India will now advance to the gold medal match against either South Korea or Malaysia.
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The India-Pakistan hockey rivalry is one of the most significant sporting events in the region, carrying high cultural and emotional stakes.
NEW DELHI: India survived a huge scare against Pakistan before Abhishek scored with just 45 seconds left to give the defending champions a dramatic 4-3 win in the Asian Games hockey semifinal on Thursday.The victory sends India into the hockey gold medal match, while Pakistan will play for the bronze medal.India will take on the winner of the second semifinal between Malaysia and Korea.Just when the semifinal looked set for a shootout, Abhishek produced the winning moment. His effort took a deflection off Pakistan defender Sufiyan and went past goalkeeper Ali Raza to send India into the gold-medal match.India will face the winner of the second semifinal between South Korea and Malaysia.Harmanpreet puts India in controlIndia started on the front foot and kept Pakistan under pressure from the opening minutes.After failing to convert their first four penalty corners, India finally broke the deadlock in the fifth minute.
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