India win Asia Cup hockey, Pakistan clinch third spot
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Indian Men’s Hockey Team were crowned Asia Cup 2017 Champions after they beat Malaysia 2-1 in the final of the tournament at the Maulana Bhashani National Hockey Stadium on Sunday, Asian Hockey Federation reported.
Goals from Ramandeep Singh (3′) and Lalit Upadhyay (29′) secured the title for India as Malaysia failed to make an impact on the game in the early stages but came back with a solitary goal through Shahril Saabah (50′).
This is the third time that India have won the Asia Cup title and after a gap of 10 years.
Earlier, Pakistan team was in their true elements as they clinically demolished the Korean side 6-3 to end their Asia Cup 2017 campaign with a Bronze Medal.
It was a hattrick of goals by Ajaz Ahmad (10′, 30′, 36′), Rashid Mehmood (26′) and Abu Mahmood (32′) that clinched a win for Pakistan.
Koreans, unlike their previous Super 4s matches, were not their usual defensive best and Pakistan took complete advantage of that as they attacked them hooter to hooter, showcasing exemplary skill work to make space in the Korean circle.
It was a pleasure to watch this Pakistani side who played with renewed spirit, determined to return home with a win.
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Oct 22, 2017 10:09pm
Congrats India and Pakistan. South Asian hockey style is the best.
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Oct 22, 2017 10:28pm
Happy for the Indian team ; Youngsters made full use of their opportunities; good build up and preparation for the world cup in India next year...!
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Oct 22, 2017 10:29pm
Congratulations
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Oct 22, 2017 10:42pm
Congratulations Indian Hockey team. Historically Dhaka city not a lucky place for Pakistan.
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Oct 22, 2017 10:46pm
Congrats Pakistan..
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Oct 22, 2017 11:08pm
we have to maly asia hokey the best
india./pakistan/korea.malasia ect shold play more with bangladesh n other countries to practice n be the bast
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Oct 22, 2017 11:29pm
India is on row,..well played India, first, they defeated Pakistan twice and in total 7 straight times and then winning Asia cup
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Oct 22, 2017 11:29pm
Congratulation to both India and Pakistan .
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Oct 22, 2017 11:56pm
The boys played well
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Oct 23, 2017 12:35am
It was a pleasure to watch this Pakistani side who played with renewed spirit, determined to return home with a win.
Who's pleasure?? Reporting or publishing opinions!!
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Oct 23, 2017 01:13am
We won one match before todays playoff for third, Malaysia 4 matches, oursole win being against Bangladesh
Not sure 3rd place is reflective of our performance.
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Oct 23, 2017 01:48am
Better than the last place! I guess it can be called improvement!
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Oct 23, 2017 02:31am
Maulana Bhashani National Hockey Stadium, Dhaka is only 10-15 minutes walking distance from Ramna Race Course ground (Suhrawardy Udyan).
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Oct 23, 2017 03:20am
I would love to see Pakistan play one touch style and combine it with long zig zag passes. and mesmerize the opponents with a quick flick pass or dribble. I believe India and Pakistan can again dominate hockey.
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Oct 23, 2017 03:49am
Congratulations India for thrashing pak 6-2 in semis...
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Oct 23, 2017 03:54am
Pakistan last won Asia Cup Hockey in 1989, nearly 30 yrs ago. Does that tell something?
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Oct 23, 2017 04:55am
Nicely done India. Congratulations.
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Oct 23, 2017 05:10am
Congratulations to both India and Pakistan
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Oct 23, 2017 05:36am
India's win gives me great pleasure.
Indians should congratulate Srikanth Kidambi for winning the Denmark Open in Super Series badminton final.His third title this year. He is currently ranked at world no 3:):)
India must excel in other sports other than the traditional cricket and field hockey!:) As the economy grows the country will find funding for other sports as well, I am sure.
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Oct 23, 2017 05:49am
Pakistan's loss to India was heartbreaking though. Indian hockey team is taking clue from their cricket team and has developed a habit of beating Pakistan specifically.
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Oct 23, 2017 05:59am
My heart weeps when I see Pakistan hockey team loosing hockey events.
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Oct 23, 2017 06:03am
Nice to see Pakistan defeating Korea to clinch the bronze. I hope India continues its good form till World Cup.
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Oct 23, 2017 06:03am
India should play with all countries other than the ones that refuse to commit to civilization.
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Oct 23, 2017 06:04am
Welcome to the club!
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Oct 23, 2017 07:24am
@M. Emad Even if this match would've been played in Sharjah Pakistan would've lost :)
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Oct 23, 2017 07:29am
This indeed was a good show against a strong team-congrats!
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Oct 23, 2017 07:52am
Quite young Indian team and that too on rotation most of the seniors were given rest. This is building bench strength..I strongly feel better days ahead for Indian hockey.
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Oct 23, 2017 08:05am
how's 6-3 demolished, loll if it was atleast 6-0 or 10-2!
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Oct 23, 2017 08:05am
Congratulations India. They did not play a full strength team. They gave opportunity for their junior players.
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Oct 23, 2017 08:21am
I am truly admirer of Pak players and their sportsmanship, how with little resources and with very little help from the govt., in cricket and in hockey too, they have proven their mettle from time to time with their hard work. It is a matter of just yesterday how they had smashed Indian teams' ego in cricket and now crushed strong South Korean hockey team after having ended in draw with them only a day before. I pray to god that both India and Pak get good leaders who work hard honestly to build both countries prosperous and bring their citizens together where we are no more puppets in the hands of our users.
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Oct 23, 2017 08:33am
@M. Emad so all asia cup should only be held in Uae
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Oct 23, 2017 08:36am
bahut bahut mubarkan
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Oct 23, 2017 09:04am
The defeats against india raised the level of Pakistan game against Korea.
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Oct 23, 2017 09:08am
Yesterday, India won Hockey and Badminton, lost in Cricket. Good sign for sport in India. Cricket loose India win.
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Oct 23, 2017 10:10am
Congrats to Indian Hockey team . A well deserved win !
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Oct 23, 2017 10:21am
Bad luck green-shirts for being deprived of a gold medal in the just concluded 2017 Asia Field Hockey Cup Tournament in Dhaka, former East Pakistan. Nevertheless, a consolation bronze medal is not too bad. At the same time, this is for sure not the end of the world for you and your fans, friends, supporters, peers, pals, associates, sponsors and followers both at the domestic as well as global fronts. Keep it up and hang on tough. May God Almighty bless the green-shirts and their loved ones and grant them many more victories in the days to come. Aameen, Tsum Aameen.
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Oct 23, 2017 01:52pm
Pak India should resume their sports ties as people of both nation and rest of world want to enjoy the thrill of every sports involving Pak and India!!!!!!!
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Oct 23, 2017 08:28pm
"@M. Emad: Congratulations Indian Hockey team. Historically Dhaka city not a lucky place for Pakistan" They won their second Asia cup there in 1985 but I understand what you are trying to say.
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Oct 23, 2017 10:46pm
Congratulations to team India for winning the coveted Asia Cup. However, the Indian performance in the finals and even two prior games was mediocre and uninspiring. If India has to do well in World Cup, it has to improve its performance in penalty corner and ball passing fields which was found lacking in this tournament. Congrats to Pakistan for winning the bronze medal and playing superbly against Korea.
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Oct 24, 2017 09:08am
India and Pakistan should invest in soccer-the best game of the world. India hosting and playing in U17 FIFA World Cup is a great start. Interestingly, news paper like the Dawn never reported this event of the U17 World Cup. Strange!
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Oct 24, 2017 03:21pm
Congrats to both of the brothers India as well Pakistan teams
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Oct 24, 2017 04:08pm
Congrats brothers
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Oct 24, 2017 04:45pm
India and Pakistan are the true artists of Field Hockey. Their skills are unmatched. Hockey loyalists will never forget the geniuses like Hassan Sardar Joaquim carvalho Dhanraj Pillai Merwyn Fernandes just to name a few. May the current players bring back the former glory...
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Oct 24, 2017 05:59pm
Congratulations India. Great win and much deserved....
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Oct 24, 2017 06:35pm
this is really incredible from Pakistan beat South Korea with the good margin of 6-3. Despite losing heavily against arch-rival India.
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Oct 24, 2017 08:28pm
@Sid , India under the influence of foreign Coach has already changed the old subcontinent style and it is yielding result too. old Zig Zag style will no more work. None should hesitate to change tactics in any stream in case, it shows clear advantage.Using brain achieves a lot, mixing emotion destroys a lot.
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Oct 25, 2017 04:22am
Low profile tournament as compared to Asian games. However all the leading teams were participating in it. So, Congrats to the gold, silver and bronze winners. Pakistan did not play consistent. Over experimenting caused them couple of matches. Against, Korea in the pool game and playing India in the super 4. Pakistan should have played with the same plan, the way they played against Malaysia and India, in the pool games. Though they lost the both games by the margin of 3-2 and 3-1. But they played on equal terms against the both opponents. Gaining back their form in the bronze medal game they scored 6 goals and won the match. So, if a team can score 6 goals in a match, can win any tournament at the Asian level or international level. Good Luck Pakistan team.
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Oct 25, 2017 05:15am
Congrats IndoPak
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Oct 25, 2017 07:26am
hockey and football are the only game need technique,skill and strength cricket depend on luck.
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