News for 07 August 2023
All the news for Monday 7 August 2023
Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 - 7 August
Chennai (IND)
All times GMT +5:30
6 Aug 2023 16:00 CHN v KOR (One Pool) 1 - 1
6 Aug 2023 18:15 PAK v JPN (One Pool) 3 - 3
6 Aug 2023 20:30 MAS v IND (One Pool) 0 - 5
7 Aug 2023 16:00 JPN v MAS (One Pool)
7 Aug 2023 18:15 PAK v CHN (One Pool)
7 Aug 2023 20:30 KOR v IND (One Pool)
8 Aug 2023 is a rest day
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
China hold Korea to a 1 - 1 draw
Chennai, August 6, 2023: The third day of the Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2023 witnessed a mesmerizing display of hockey prowess as three gripping matches unfolded at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium in Chennai. From resolute defenses holding strong against persistent attacks to stunning comebacks and impressive individual performances, the day had it all. Fans were treated to exhilarating action as China and Korea battled to a tense 1-1 draw, Pakistan staged an impressive fightback to secure a thrilling 3-3 draw against Japan, and India returned to their winning ways with a commanding 5-0 victory over Malaysia. The high-octane matches have set the stage for an intense competition, leaving spectators eagerly anticipating what the remaining days of the premier hockey event will bring.
Pakistan stages impressive comeback to draw 3 - 3 against Japan
Chennai, August 6, 2023: The third day of the Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2023 witnessed a mesmerizing display of hockey prowess as three gripping matches unfolded at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium in Chennai. From resolute defenses holding strong against persistent attacks to stunning comebacks and impressive individual performances, the day had it all. Fans were treated to exhilarating action as China and Korea battled to a tense 1-1 draw, Pakistan staged an impressive fightback to secure a thrilling 3-3 draw against Japan, and India returned to their winning ways with a commanding 5-0 victory over Malaysia. The high-octane matches have set the stage for an intense competition, leaving spectators eagerly anticipating what the remaining days of the premier hockey event will bring.
India outclass Malaysia with a dominant 5 - 0 win
Chennai, August 6, 2023: The third day of the Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2023 witnessed a mesmerizing display of hockey prowess as three gripping matches unfolded at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium in Chennai. From resolute defenses holding strong against persistent attacks to stunning comebacks and impressive individual performances, the day had it all. Fans were treated to exhilarating action as China and Korea battled to a tense 1-1 draw, Pakistan staged an impressive fightback to secure a thrilling 3-3 draw against Japan, and India returned to their winning ways with a commanding 5-0 victory over Malaysia. The high-octane matches have set the stage for an intense competition, leaving spectators eagerly anticipating what the remaining days of the premier hockey event will bring.
Pakistan-Japan encounter ends in a draw
Pakistan is yet to win a game in the tournament — Hockey India
Pakistan continued their winless streak in the ongoing Asian Champions Trophy and drew 3-3 against Japan in an epic six-goal stunner in Chennai, India, on Sunday.
Pakistan, Japan play thrilling draw in Asian Champions Trophy
CHENNAI: Pakistan’s Rana Abdul Waheed Ashraf (L) vies with a Japan player during their Asian Champions Trophy match at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium on Sunday.—AFP
CHENNAI: Pakistan and Japan gave it their all in the Asian Champions Trophy round-robin match before settling for a thrilling 3-3 draw here on Sunday.
Need to analyse why we can’t finish games, says Pakistan skipper Umar Bhutta
Pakistan’s latest contest was against Japan in the ongoing Asian Champions Trophy where it settled for a 3-3 draw despite gaining the lead a couple of times.
Pakistan men’s hockey team captain Bhutta Umar in action against China. | Photo Credit: R Senthil Kumar/PTI
Skipper Umar Bhutta on Sunday admitted that Pakistan needs to analyse why it is unable to cross the line despite coming close to winning.
Dominant India beat Malaysia 5-0
Captain Harmanpreet Singh (42') scored his 150th international goal while Karthi Selvam (15'), Hardik Singh (32'), Gurjant Singh (53') and Jugraj Singh (54') score in India's win
Chennai: Determined Indian Men's Hockey Team beat Malaysia 5-0 to climb up the points table in the ongoing Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 here on Sunday. Playing in front of a packed home crowd at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, the hosts lived up to the billing producing exciting brand of hockey from hooter-to-hooter.
India blanks Malaysia 5-0, tops the pool
s2h team
Aug 6: A lightening goal at the fag end of the first quarter by the local lad Kartik Selvam set the tune for a Sunday Festival of Hockey for India. Equally gem of goals each from Hardik Singh, off a penalty corner rebound, Harmanpreet Singh, directly from penalty corner, jarring but determined Gurjant Singh and Jugraj Singh made the crowd go frenzy today at the Major Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium. It did not appear in the beginning that the hosts would overwhelm hitherto undefeated Malaysia for a fluent 5-0 win. And it was a reality.
India overwhelms Malaysia to go top of the table
The result also meant India is all but assured of a semifinal spot in the competition.
Uthra Ganesan
Selvam Karthi of India celebrating with teammates after scoring a goal against Malaysia during the Hero Asian Champions Trophy at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium in Chennai on Sunday. | Photo Credit: The Hindu
India returned to winning ways and top of the Asian Champions Trophy points table with a comprehensive 5-0 win against Malaysia in front of packed stands here at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium on Sunday that saw a far more compact and cohesive team turning up compared to the previous outings.
India blank Malaysia to reclaim top spot
The Indian men’s hockey team won the match 5-0. India will play defending champions the Republic of Korea next on Monday.
By Ronald Chettiar
India vs Malaysia, Asian Champions Trophy 2023 hockey (Hockey India)
The Indian men’s hockey team defeated Malaysia 5-0 in its third match of the Asian Champions Trophy 2023 at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium in Chennai on Sunday.
India thrash Speedy Tigers 5-0 in Asian Champions Trophy
By Jugjet Singh 
India's player Amit Rohindas (L) reacts during the Asian Champions Trophy 2023 hockey tournament match between India and Malaysia at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai on August 6, 2023. -AFP PIC
KUALA LUMPUR: India recorded one of their biggest wins in recent times over Malaysia at the Asian Champions Trophy in Chennai on Sunday.
Speedy Tigers suffer shocking 5-0 defeat to India in Chennai
By KM BOOPATHY
Malaysian captain Marhan Jalil left) tries to stop India’s Sukhjeet Singh in their Asian Champions Trophy match in Chennai on Aug 6. India won 5-0. – AHF/Hockey India
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia suffered a shocking 5-0 defeat against hosts India in the Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) hockey event in Chennai on Sunday (Aug 8).
‘We stuck to our plan’: Indian hockey team coach Craig Fulton after 5-0 win over Malaysia
India are on top with two wins and a draw in three matches
Indian hockey team coach Craig Fulton. Source: Twitter/TheHockeyIndia
Indian hockey team coach Craig Fulton is thrilled with the team's performance at the Asian Champions Trophy after India defeated Malaysia 5-0 at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium here on Sunday.
Selvam Karthi dons ‘sentimental’ headband, scores with parents in attendance
The goal was special due to all the clamour and interest around the 21-year-old from Tamil Nadu during the ongoing Asian Champions Trophy.
Aashin Prasad
Selvam Karthi of India celebrates after scoring a goal against Malaysia during the Asian Champions Trophy at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium in Chennai on Sunday. | Photo Credit: VEDHAN M | THE HINDU
During the 2022 Asia Cup in Jakarta, a fresh-faced Selvam Karthi scored on his senior debut against Pakistan. In the following match against Japan, Karthi was seen sporting a blue headband to go with his India blue kit and so did Birender Lakra. Lakra handed over his headband to Karthi and while Karthi didn’t score in that game, the forward has worn it ever since.
Local boy Karthi Selvam powers India to a big win
In the much-awaited clash between India and Malaysia, local boy Karthi Selvam powered India to a big win of 5-0.
By Pritish Raj
Karthi Selvam acknowledges the home crowd after scoring the first goal against Malaysia. (Source: Hockey India)
Chennai: It was a humid and hot evening in Chennai but the Indian men’s hockey team rained goals to thrash Malaysia 5-0 in the Asian Champions Trophy here on Sunday.
'I was eager to score in front of home crowd'- Hockey forward Karthi Selvam
In front of a packed Chennai crowd, Karthi Selvam scored his first goal of the Asian Champions Trophy to send them into ruptures.
By Pritish Raj 
Local boy Karthi Selvam in action against Malaysia in Asian Champions Trophy 2023. (Hockey India)
The 21-year-old Karthi Selvam gave the packed Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium a reason to cheer when he scored the opening goal against Malaysia in the Asian Champions Trophy hockey here on Sunday.
Men's Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2023: Scores and Statistics
By Tariq Ali
The Men's Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2023 is in the progress at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
The Scores reached at the end of each quarter of the match:
Match Details. Q 1. H.T. Q 3 F.T.
3 August 2023
KOR 2-1 JAP. 0-1. 1-1. 2-1. 2-1
MAS 3-1 PAK. 0-0. 2-0. 3-0. 3-1
IND 7-2 CHN. 3-0. 6-2. 7-2. 7-2
4 August 2023
KOR 1-1 PAK. 0-0. 0-1. 0-1. 1-1
MAS 5-1 CHN. 2-1. 2-1. 3-1. 5-1
IND 1-1 JAP. 0-0. 0-1. 1-1. 1-1
6 August 2023
CHN 1-1. KOR. 0-0. 0-1. 1-1. 1-1
PAK 3-3 JAP. 1-1. 2-1. 2-3. 3-3
MAS 0-5 IND. 0-1. 0-1. 0-3. 0-5
Teams scored goals (GF) and conceded goals (GA) in each quarter of the match:
-------GF------------ ------------GA---------
Q1. Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1. Q2. Q3. Q4
IND. 4. 3. 4. 2. 0. 3. 0. 0
MAS. 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. 0. 2. 3
KOR. 0. 2. 1. 1. 1. 2. 0. 0
JAP. 2. 1. 2 0. 1. 2. 2. 1
PAK. 1. 2. 0. 2. 1. 3. 3. 1
CHN. 1. 2. 1. 0. 5. 4. 2. 2
Malaysian coach with Tamil Nadu roots, Arul backs his team to surprise everyone
Arul Anthoni, Malaysian head coach of Tamil descent is looking forward to a good show from his team in the Asian Champions Trophy.
By Pritish Raj 
Malaysian hockey team head coach Arul Anthoni Selvaraj is of Indian descent with his roots in Tamil Nadu. (Source: Hockey India)
Chennai: There is a sense of excitement in the stadium whenever Malaysia plays; this is not the first time it is happening here.
Now it’s your turn, you must come to Pakistan, says visiting Pakistan Hockey Team Assistant Coach Muhammad Saqlain
Muhammad Saqlain said, ‘The main thing is continuity in the process. You will see the cricket team coming here, a football team already came here, and a hockey team is also here. Now it’s your turn, you must be come to Pakistan’
Pakistan Hockey Team Assistant Coach Muhammad Saqlain
Pakistan Hockey Team Assistant Coach Muhammad Saqlain Sunday expressed his desire that Indian teams should visit Pakistan to play matches. He said “India-Pakistan whenever they are playing they are unpredictable. All the crowd love to watch India vs Pakistan match."
France continue excellent summer with women’s Championship II gold
France won the women’s EuroHockey Championship II in Prague as two early goals saw them defeat the Czech Republic hosts, completing a great week’s work.
Wales Clinches Bronze Medal in Thrilling Shootout at European Championships II
Wales and Ukraine clashed in an intense and thrilling match that ended in a dramatic draw, pushing the game into a nail-biting shootout.
Wales clinch bronze after Ukraine penalty shoot-out
Wales had not won a medal at this level of European competition since 2009
Wales clinched bronze at the European II Women's Hockey Championship after a penalty shoot-out against Ukraine.
SSTMI UniTen thrash CS 17-0 in WJHL
By Jugjet Singh
KUALA LUMPUR: Defending champions SSTMI UniTen thrashed CS Hockey Team 17-0 in a Women's Malaysian Junior Hockey League (WJHL) match at the Ministry of Education Stadium in Pantai here on Sunday.
New penalty corner rule will not be implemented anytime soon: AHF official Elisabeth Fuerst
Harmanpreet Singh. (Hockey India)
CHENNAI: The proposed new penalty corner rule will not be implemented anytime soon, Asian Hockey Federation's (AHF) event and sport director, Elisabeth Fuerst, said on Sunday
Dutch hockey coach Wonink finds a second home in India
It was in India that Eric found his calling when he was appointed the country’s national junior women’s coach. Eric’s wife, Neha, is also a hockey coach from this part of the world.
K. Keerthivasan
Dutch hockey coach Eric Wonink. | Photo Credit: K. Keerthivasan
Eric Wonink has been coaching since he was 17 years old. His work has taken the Dutchman to Germany, Croatia, Belgium, and India.
Northwestern shoots for second national title
Jake Epstein
The road to Chapel Hill, North Carolina will require talent across the board. File photo by Esther Lim
Northwestern came up a goal-shy of a second consecutive national title in 2022, dropping a 2-1 heartbreaker to undefeated North Carolina
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