India triumphed over Pakistan in a thrilling 2-1 match at the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy, with both goals scored by Harmanpreet Singh.
The highly anticipated clash between the two archrivals saw intense action from the start, with Pakistan's Ahmed Nadeem scoring an early goal in the first quarter to give his team an initial lead.
However, India quickly retaliated as Harmanpreet Singh found the net, levelling the match 1-1 by the end of the first quarter. Singh's second goal came soon after, giving India the decisive 2-1 lead.
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The game took a dramatic turn when Pakistan's Rana Waheed Ashraf was shown a yellow card for foul play, forcing Pakistan to play with 10 men for 10 minutes. The temporary loss of a key player put added pressure on Pakistan, limiting their opportunities to equalize.
Despite their efforts, Pakistan could not bridge the gap, and India held onto their lead, ultimately securing the win in this critical match. The rivalry between the two teams lived up to its reputation, delivering an intense and competitive game for hockey fans.