India vs South Korea Live score, Asian Games Hockey: IND take 4-0 lead in first quarter, Abhishek scores

India vs South Korea Live score, Asian Games Hockey: Follow latest updates from Aichi-Nagoya as India look to maintain unbeaten run

Harmanpreet Singh in action during the FIH Hockey World Cup (HT_PRINT)

India vs South Korea Live score, Asian Games Hockey: Harmanpreet Singh's side got off to a stellar start in Aichi-Nagoya, scoring 29 goals and conceding just twice across the first two games in Pool A. India beat Indonesia 13-1 and then thrashed Sri Lanka 16-1. But they face their first real test against South Korea, who also won both their opening matches - against Bangladesh (5-0) and Indonesia (5-0).

Follow all the updates here:

• 24 Sept 2026, 12:00:10 PM IST

  Second quarter underway

  The second quarter begins! And the story is the same. India are running the opponent ragged. Short passes. Long passes. India are pulling out everything in their arsenal as the Korean defence looks clueless.

• 24 Sept 2026, 11:57:59 AM IST

  First quarter ends

  And with this, the first quarter comes to an end. The Korean side has been unable to form any sort of attack. India are running away with the game. India dominated possession in the first quarter, keeping the ballfor 57 per cent of the time. There was just one penalty corner, and Harmanpreet scored one goal through that.

  India 4-0

• 24 Sept 2026, 11:55:50 AM IST

  Fourth different goalscorer

  It's Abhishek's turn now to get on the scoring sheet! The Korean defence is looking clueless and India are taking full advantage. Fourth goal for India in the first quarter. A big win is on the cards for Harmanpreet's team unless Korea pulls a rabit out of the hat.

• 24 Sept 2026, 11:51:07 AM IST

  Harmanpreet scores now!

  Harmanpreet Singh converts from the penalty corner. Without a fuss, he went to the far right of the goalkeeper and was rewarded for his effort.

  India 3-0 (1st quarter)

• 24 Sept 2026, 11:49:34 AM IST

  Make that 2-0

  The wiggle room for India has resulted in yet another goal, and Harmanpreet's team now goes 2-0 up. Dilpreet Singh gets the second goal. Dilpreet and Lakhra have now gone up on the scoring sheet. Hardik was once again right there at the spot and his pass to the right wing landed in the box, and eventually Dilpreet cracked it into the net.

  India 2-0 (1st quarter)

• 24 Sept 2026, 11:46:13 AM IST

  India pounce

  The Korean defence is clearly rattled, and Indian players are getting ample space to move the ball around. The attacks are piling, and India look within touching distance of getting the second goal.

  India 1-0 (8' 1st quarter)

• 24 Sept 2026, 11:43:31 AM IST

  India open scoring

  India make the most of their aggressive tactics, and the Korean defence is caught napping. Shilanand Lakra opens the scoring for India, and just like that, Harmanpreet's team takes a 1-0 lead in the Pool A fixture. The credit also goes to Hardik who played a long aerial ball and Lakhra was quick to pounce.

  India 1-0 (1st quarter)

• 24 Sept 2026, 11:39:15 AM IST

  Match begins

  The first quarter is underway, and live action begins. Korea are quick off the blocks as they dominate the possession in the first few seconds. India got the ball to start the contest, but gave it away in a jiffy.

  0-0 (1st quarter)

• 24 Sept 2026, 11:37:19 AM IST

  India and Korea four time gold medalists

  Both India and Korea have won gold in men's hockey at the Asiad four times. India are the defending champions while Korea's last top finish came 20 years back in 2006.

• 24 Sept 2026, 11:33:00 AM IST

  Time for national anthems!

  It's time for national anthems! Matter of a few minutes before the contest gets underway at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium in Kakamigahara. Korea's anthem first and it will be followed by India's.

• 24 Sept 2026, 11:31:41 AM IST

  Live action begins

  The official broadcast begins, and the officials are out in the middle. The players come running out to the middle. Korea is in blue, and India is in orange. First real test for Harmanpreet Singh and co.

• 24 Sept 2026, 11:27:44 AM IST

  Korea's recent results

  South Korea defeated both Bangladesh and Indonesia by a scoreline of 5-0. But India would be a different gravy altogether. Let's see how Korea goes against Harmanpreet's team.

• 24 Sept 2026, 11:24:57 AM IST

  What are the Pool A standings?

  Here are the Pool A standings?

  India (Points: 6, Goal Difference: +27)

  Japan (Points: 6, Goal Difference: +14)

  South Korea (Points: 6, Goal Difference: +10)

  Bangladesh (Points: 0, Goal Difference: -10)

  Indonesia (Points: 0, Goal Difference: -17)

  Sri Lanka (Points: 0, Goal Difference: -24)

• 24 Sept 2026, 11:15:17 AM IST

  Live streaming details

  The men's hockey match between India and South Korea will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network while the live streaming will be available on the SonyLiv app and website.

• 24 Sept 2026, 11:10:26 AM IST

  When did India last play South Korea?

  The last match between the men's teams of India and South Korea was in 2025, when the former registered a 1-0 win in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup

• 24 Sept 2026, 11:01:33 AM IST

  The Indian team is here!!

  The Indian team have arrived at the venue for their upcoming match against South Korea. The contest is half an hour away. Stay tuned as we bring you the live coverage for the same.

• 24 Sept 2026, 10:52:39 AM IST

  Recent head to head record

  Since 2019, the Indian men's team has played South Korea nine times, of which India has won six, with three draws. India head into the Asian Games Pool A contest as the clear favourites, but it will all come down to who is better on the day.

• 24 Sept 2026, 10:49:04 AM IST

  India look to continue dominance

  India have not lost to South Korea since the 2019 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, when the latter won on penalties. Harmanpreet Singh and co will aim to continue the winning juggernaut in the Asian Games and roll on with the momentum.

• 24 Sept 2026, 10:42:40 AM IST

  How has India's men's hockey team fared so far in this Asian Games

  

  India scored 29 goals in their first two games and conceded just twice to stand right at the top of Pool A in men's hockey at this Asian Games

• 24 Sept 2026, 10:39:59 AM IST

  Hello and welcome!

  Hello and welcome to the live coverage of Pool A fixture between India and South Korea. Stay tuned for more updates!