With Tan Jinzhuang's brace, China secure a 2-0 clean sheet victory, reclaiming the top spot on the table! South Korea, unfortunately, head home as their group-stage campaign comes to an end.
China, who lost to India yesterday, can sidestep a last-four meeting with the defending champions if they finish in the top two with a win against South Korea. Catch the live hockey scores of the CHN-W vs THA-W match
With Tan Jinzhuang's brace, China secure a 2-0 clean sheet victory, reclaiming the top spot on the table! South Korea, unfortunately, head home as their group-stage campaign comes to an end.
CHN 2-0 KOR, Q4 - Full Time!
Goal for China! They double their lead with a penalty corner conversion by none other than Tan Jinzhuang. China now holds a commanding 2-0 lead over South Korea.
CHN 2-0 KOR, Q4
What a clash between the three-time champions, South Korea, and the two-time runners-up, China! However, the juggernaut China, with three wins out of four matches, are clearly dominating. Strategically, they are now controlling the ball, moving it around to run down the clock and deny Korea any chance of an equalizer.
CHN 1-0 KOR, Q4
Just 10 minutes remain! South Korea have limited time to save themselves from elimination, while China, already qualified, are focused and determined to secure a clean-sheet victory. The stakes are high as the clock ticks down!
CHN 1-0 KOR, Q4
With only 4 minutes left in the third quarter, the score remains unchanged since Tan's earlier strike. China's dominance is evident, with significantly more circle penetrations compared to South Korea, but no additional goals have been scored.
CHN 1-0 KOR, Q3
With 5 minutes remaining in the second quarter, the Paris Olympics silver medalists, China, have earned two penalty corners and made 12 circle penetrations so far. South Korea must step up and accelerate their gameplay to turn the tide.
CHN 1-0 KOR, Q2
South Korea need to mount a counterattack as China look determined to avoid facing India in the semifinals. The stats tell the story--South Korea have managed only two circle penetrations, while China have made 11 and earned both penalty corners in the match. Things are not looking favorable for the Koreans.
CHN 1-0 KOR, Q2
With 8 minutes remaining in the first quarter, China take the lead against South Korea thanks to a goal from Jinzhuang Tan. The three-time champions, South Korea, must win this match to strengthen their position, but China is determined to reclaim the top spot.
CHN 1-0 KOR
With Thailand and Malaysia having departed from the Rajgir Hockey Stadium, South Korea in white and China in red take the field, singing their national anthems ahead of their clash.
Malaysia secured a 2-0 victory over Thailand, with goals from Nur Azhar and Che Nur Aqilrullah. Winless throughout the tournament, Thailand now head home after a disappointing season.
Currently, at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium, Malaysia lead Thailand 1-0 in the third quarter after Nur Azhar broke the deadlock. Thailand are struggling as they aim to end their campaign on a high, while Malaysia fight to keep their hopes alive in the tournament.
China: CHEN Jiali, FAN Yunxia (Captain), HAO Guoting, HUANG Haiyan, LI Jingyi, LIU Chencheng, LIU Tangjie, MA Xiaoyan, MA Xuejiao, TAN Jinzhuang, WU Surong (Goal Keeper), XU Wenjuan, XU Yanan, YU Anhui (Captain), ZENG Xueling, ZHANG Dian, and ZHENG Jiali
Korea: AN Sujin, CHEON Eunbi (Captain), CHOI Sara, GWON Jugyeong, HONG Huigyeong, JIN Suyeon, JUNG Sunghee, KIM Eunji (Goal Keeper), KIM Jeongihn, KIM Minjeong, KIM Seona, LEE Gaeun, LEE Seoyeon (Goal Keeper), LEE Yujin, LEE Yuri, PARK Mihyang, PARK Mirim, PARK Seoyeon, PARK Seungae, PARK Yeongeun, and SEO Dahye
The match is scheduled to begin at 2:30pm IST. It will be broadcast and streamed live on the Sony Sports Network. The TV telecast will be on the Sony Sports Ten 1 channel and on the SonyLiv app and website in India.