India will take on South Korea in the semi-final of the 2023 Asian Games, men's hockey competition in Hangzhou, China on Wednesday
The Indian men's hockey team will face their toughest challenge yet at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022, when the side led by captain Harmanpreet Singh square off against four-time champions South Korea in the first semi-final on Wednesday. India, once again, ended the pool stage as table-toppers after picking a 12-0 win over Bangladesh on Monday. (Medal Tally | Schedule | Full Coverage | Sports News)
With five wins in all their five Pool A matches, India earned 15 points, and are yet to be beaten in the competition. India were in a similar position heading into the semi-finals at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta, but went down 2-2 (6-7) to Malaysia, missing out on the opportunity to win the Gold medal.
On the other hand, while Korea defeated Indonesia 10-0 and Thailand 10-0 as well, the World No. 12 suffered a shocking 2-3 defeat at the hands of World No. 22 China in the pool stage. Korea bounced back with a 4-3 win over Malaysia and a 16-2 win over Oman to make it to the semi-finals.
India's last few meetings against Korea are a testament to how close the competition has been between the two nations. At the Asian Champions Trophy 2023 in August this year, India had to fight hard to pick up a close 3-2 win. Last year, at the Asia Cup 2022, India drew 4-4 against Korea, and at the Asian Champions Trophy 2021, the two sides drew 2-2 as well.
Head-to-Head Record
Since 2013, the two teams have squared off 17 times, in which India have won eight, while six have ended in a draw. Korea have won three games.
Here's all the key details for the India Vs South Korea, Asian Games 2023 men's hockey first semi-final scheduled for Wednesday, October 4, 2023:
When will the India vs South Korea, Asian Games 2023 men's hockey, 1st semi-final match be played?
The India vs South Korea, Asian Games 2023 men's hockey 1st semi-final match will be played at 1:30 PM IST on October 4.
Where will the India vs South Korea, Asian Games 2023 men's hockey, 1st semi-final match will be held?
The the India vs South Korea, Asian Games 2023 men's hockey, 1st semi-final match will be held at the Gongshu Canal Sports Park Stadium.
Where can we watch India vs South Korea, Asian Games 2023, men's hockey 1st semi-final match on TV?
The India vs South Korea, Asian Games 2023 men's hockey 1st semi-final will be telecast live on the Sony Sports Network.
Where can we livestream India vs South Korea, Asian Games 2023 men's hockey 1st semi-final match?
The India vs South Korea, Asian Games 2023 men's hockey 1st semi-final will be live streamed on the SonyLiv app and website.