In Hockey, India defeated Pakistan 5-3 in the Semifinal of the Men’s Under-18 Asia Cup in Kakamigahara, Japan to set up a title clash against the hosts. In a high-scoring contest, India held its nerve against its arch-rival to seal its place in the final.
Japan booked its place in the final with a commanding 8-1 win over Malaysia in the first semifinal. Meanwhile Indian women’s team made an exit from the Under-18 Asia Cup losing to China in penalty shootouts in the semifinal today.
