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Sports News. Sports forward Arijit Singh Hundal scored a hat-trick in the men's hockey junior tournament in Kuala Lumpur as Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team (Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team) defeated Asian rivals Korea in their opening match of the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Malaysia 2023 at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil. Aryajit (11′, 16′, 41′) scored three times while Amandeep (30′) scored once for India in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday. Dohyun Lim (38′) and Minkwon Kim (45′) scored for Korea.
The start was quiet, with both teams trying to create space in each other's half, but could not create much of a threat. With slightly better ball possession, India (India) made the first real attack, but Sudeep Chirmako's reverse flick from the right went over the goal post.
India broke the deadlock
India continued to build the lead inside Korea's circle and earned the first penalty corner of the match. Arijit fouled the penalty corner in the 11th minute Deadlock (Deadlock) broke up India kept the momentum going and doubled their lead with a spectacular field goal in the opening minute of the second quarter. Bobby made a great attacking run down the baseline and played to Arijit, who easily slotted the ball into the middle to make the score 2-0.
India created pressure with aggressive runs
India continued to pressurize with attacking runs, but the Korean defense kept them at bay. They also managed to earn their first penalty corner in the 29th minute but missed converting it into a goal. India responded immediately and extended their lead to 3-0 through Amandeep, who scored from open play in the dying minutes of the first half.
Korea immediately attacked in the second half
Korea immediately attacked in the second half. They came back by scoring on Dohyun's penalty corner in the 38th minute. However, India regained their three-goal lead as Arajit completed his hat-trick on a reverse flick in the 41st minute of the match. With three minutes remaining in the third quarter, India were down to nine players and Korea took advantage. They received a penalty corner, which was converted by Minkwon Kim at the end of the third quarter to make the score 2–4.
India created several chances to score
The final quarter went both ways, with both teams making offensive runs. Korea got two penalty corners, but could not capitalize on them. India also created several scoring opportunities, winning a penalty corner, but missed their fifth goal and thus the match ended with a 4–2 win. India will play Spain in their second match of the tournament on Thursday, December 7 at 1730 hrs IST.
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