Asia Cup Hockey: India defeat Malaysia to clinch title, end 10-year wait

India hockey team celebrates its Asia Cup win after defeating Malaysia in the final. (Hockey India)

Updated on: Oct 22, 2017 11:42 PM IST

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India hockey team celebrates its Asia Cup win after defeating Malaysia in the final. (Hockey India)

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Ramandeep Singh gave India 1-0 lead against Malaysia in the third minute. (Hockey India)

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Lalit Upadhyay doubled the lead for India in the 29th minute. (Hockey India)

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Though Malaysia got one back in the fourth quarter, India held to the lead and won the final 2-1. (Hockey India)

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India last won the Asia Cup hockey in 2007. (HOCkey India)

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The top-ranked Indians finished unbeaten in the tournament, having won all their matches except for the 1-1 draw against Korea in th Super 4 stage. (Hockey India)