Key Points
CHENNAI: A spirited India eked out a fighting 4-3 win over Malaysia in the final to clinch the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament for the fourth time here on Saturday...
Malaysia were aggressive in the first half as the Indians found it difficult to restrict their opponent...
India converted the first PC in the ninth minute, Jugraj scoring with a fierce flick to the right of the Malaysian goalie...
Malaysia kept up their tempo in the second quarter and earned consecutive penalty corners in the 18th minute, the second of which was converted by Razie Rahim as the ball went in after getting a deflection from rusher Amit Rohidas' stick...
While India skipper Harmanpreet Singh scored from a penalty stroke in the 45th minute, seconds later Gurjant Singh found the back of the net from field play to make the scoreline 3-3...
