India defeated Pakistan in a penalty shootout to win the inaugural Men’s Hockey 5s Asia Cup 2023 in Salalah, Oman, on Saturday. The match was tied 4-4 at the end of regulation time, and India scored all of their penalties in the shootout, while Pakistan missed one.
The match was a closely contested affair, with both teams creating chances. Pakistan took the lead in the first half, but India equalized in the second half. The match went into extra time, and then to a penalty shootout, where India emerged victorious.
This is India’s first major title in hockey since the 2018 Asian Games. The win is a major boost for the Indian team ahead of the inaugural Hockey 5s World Cup, which will take place in Oman next year.
Here are some additional details about the match:
- India’s Mandeep Singh was named the player of the match. He scored two goals and converted his penalty in the shootout.
- Pakistan’s Muhammad Dilber was the top scorer of the tournament with eight goals.
- The match was played at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Salalah, Oman.
The victory is a major boost for Indian hockey. The team has been struggling in recent years, but this win shows that they are still capable of competing at the highest level. The Indian team will be hoping to build on this success and win the inaugural Hockey 5s World Cup next year.tuneshareGoogle it
