India Vs Korea Hockey Semifinal 2 Score Women's Asian Championship Trophy 2023: IND Beat KOR 2-0 To Qualify For Final

India lead 2-0 at the end of the first half. 

Vaishnavi scores it for India early in the 2nd half. This is top class stuff from the Indians. India are penetrating through the Korean defence now.

After the end of first quarter, India lead 1-0 courtesy of a brilliant goal from Salima Tete. 

GOAL!!!! Absolutely brilliant goal from India. Salima Tete draws first blood, however, one can easily deduce that it is a team goal. 

Two back to back penalty corners saved by the Korean time against India. Even in the last match, Korean defending was on spot. 

Here comes the match everyone looking forward to!#HockeyIndia #IndiaKaGame #JWACT2023 pic.twitter.com/ETpUNggdvr, — Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) November 4, 2023

In their head-to-head record, India and Korea have faced each other in 21 matches. Korea holds the upper hand with 12 wins, while India has emerged victorious in six games, with three matches ending in a draw. This intriguing rivalry sets the stage for a captivating semifinal showdown.

On the other side, Korea finished fourth in the points table, accumulating seven points from their five pool stage games, including two wins, two losses, and a draw.

Meanwhile, team captain Savita reflected on their journey in the tournament, saying, "We are thrilled to have reached the semifinals and are genuinely grateful for our fans' support. Our goal is to replicate our previous success against Korea and secure a spot in the final. Our focus is on delivering a performance that mirrors the dedication and hard work of this team."

Indian women's hockey team coach Janneke Schopman expressed her thoughts ahead of the crucial match, saying, "Our team has displayed remarkable resilience and unity in this competition.

Heading into the semifinals, the Indian women's team carries a wave of confidence, having previously outclassed Korea with a resounding 5-0 victory in their last pool stage encounter. This psychological advantage will fuel their determination to maintain their dominant run in the tournament.

With an impeccable record in the tournament, India has earned the top spot in the points table, having secured a flawless 15 points from five pool stage encounters.

Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the second semifinal of the Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2023 between India and South Korea here in Ranchi, Jharkhand.