Asian Champions Trophy: India's Dominant Display, Hosts Secure Resounding 5-0 Victory Against Malaysia

Asian Champions Trophy: This resounding win solidified India's status as a strong contender in the tournament, as they maintained their unbeaten streak.

India thrashed Malaysia 5-0 who had entered this game on the back of successive wins in the Asian Champions Trophy.

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Chennai: In a thrilling clash during the Asian Champions Trophy, the Indian team, playing on their home turf, roared back to form with an impressive 5-0 win over Malaysia. The momentum was set early in the first quarter when Karthi Selvam, representing the city, struck a brilliant field goal off a precise pass from Harmanpreet Singh, giving India the lead.

As the game progressed, Hardik Singh added to Malaysia's pressure by doubling India's advantage with a well-executed penalty corner goal in the beginning of the third quarter (32nd minute). Harmanpreet, determined to make up for a missed penalty corner opportunity, showcased his prowess by finding the back of the net in the 42nd minute, further deepening Malaysia's misery.

India takes center stage with a performance for the ages, sealing victory in spectacular dominance.

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— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) August 6, 2023

India's forward line continued to dominate the match, with Gurjant Singh netting a field goal in the 53rd minute, taking the score to 4-0. Just a minute later, Jugraj Singh joined the scoring spree, adding another goal to complete the commanding 5-0 victory.

This resounding win solidified India's status as a strong contender in the tournament, as they maintained their unbeaten streak. Earlier, they had trounced China 7-2 in the opening match and secured a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Japan in the subsequent game.

On the other hand, Malaysia, entering the match on the back of two consecutive victories, including a convincing 3-1 win over Pakistan and a dominant 5-1 victory against China, faced a formidable Indian side that showcased exceptional skills and teamwork throughout this encounter. India are set to take on Pakistan on August 9. 

(With Inputs From PTI)