India’s momentum in the Hockey Asia Cup hit a brief pause.
On Wednesday, they played out a thrilling 2-2 draw with South Korea.
The result kept their unbeaten streak alive in the tournament.
India started strong with Hardik scoring in the 8th minute.
But South Korea struck back quickly with two goals from Yang.
This pushed the defending champions into a 2-1 lead.
South Korea’s solid defense frustrated India for long spells.
For much of the match, India struggled to find a breakthrough.
It looked like defeat was inevitable for the Indian side.
Mandeep came to the rescue in the 53rd minute with a goal.
His strike leveled the score at 2-2, saving India from defeat.
Neither team could break the deadlock in the final minutes.
India will face Malaysia in their second Super 4 match today.
Victory is crucial to keep their final hopes alive.
A win would give India a clearer path to the title clash.
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