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India rout Malaysia

Having conceded a goal in the second minute of the game, India never looked back and won the crucial Super 4 Asia Cup tie 4-1

News Arena Network - Rajgir - UPDATED: September 4, 2025, 09:36 PM - 2 min read

India's Shilanand Lakra celebrates after scoring a goal during a men's hockey Asia Cup match between India and Malaysia in Rajgir, Bihar, on Thursday.

India thrashed Malaysia 4-1 in their second Super 4 stage match of the men's Asia Cup hockey tournament here on Thursday. Manpreet Singh (17'), Sukhjeet Singh (19'), Shilanand Lakra (24) and Vivek Sagar Prasad (38') scored for the Indian team.

Having conceded a goal in the second minute of the game, India responded by scoring two goals in two minutes to take the lead. Lakhra then added a third with the hosts heading to the lemon break 3-1 ahead.

India then intensified pressure on their opponents as Vivek Sagar scored from a penalty corner in the 38th minute. India will take on China in their finals Super4s game on Saturday. They had been held to a 2-2 draw by South Korea on Wednesday.

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