Indian entered the final of the men's junior hockey Asia Cup on Wednesday by beating Korea 9-1 in Salalah, Oman.
For India, Boby Singh Dhami netted a hat-trick while Sunit Lakra, Araijeet Singh Hundal, Angad Bir Singh, Captain Uttam Singh, Vishnukant Singh, Sharda Nand Tiwari scored the other goals.
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It was Korea who initially dominated proceedings but failed to break an organised Indian defensive line. The India Colts finally broke the deadlock in the 13th minute thanks to Sunit Lakra's strike.
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India looked dangerous in the next two quarters where they scored five more goals to seal the fate of the game. Korea pulled one back in the 46th minute through Keonyeol Hwang's strike when he converted a penalty corner.
The Blue Colts completed the rout in the final quarter scoring three more goals to book their berth in the final.
What next for the Indian men's junior hockey team?
Three-time Asia Cup winners India will aim to win their fourth title when they face Pakistan in the final on June 1. Pakistan defeated Malaysia 6-2 in the other semi-final.
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