Asian Champions Trophy 2023 – India display a 5-star performance against Malaysia

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Chennai – The hosts have their second win in three games as
they beat an inform Malaysia 3-0. The Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium finally saw
local boy Karthi Selvam score a goal for India, as he opened the scoring in the
first quarter.   Midfielder Hardik Singh goal from a penalty
corner doubled India’s lead before half time.

The third quarter started off on even terms, as Malaysia were
finding their way into the game. However, their effort was extinguished after
Captain Harmanpreet Singh’s penalty corner was converted into a goal. This is
his third goal in the tournament, putting him in the top scorer chart.

Jugraj Singh and Gurjant grabbed a goal each in the fourth
quarter, as the hosts put out a five-star performance.

The Indians today looked very confident, as they corrected their
defensive errors from their games against China and Japan.  The ruthlessness in both attack and defence was
enjoyed well by the 9000 people gathered in the stadium. India takes a huge leap
into their semi-final bid.

The hosts will have a big game against defending champions
Korea tomorrow at 8.30pm

Result India 5-0 Malaysia.

Karthi Selvam 15'

Hardik Singh 32'

Harmanpreet Singh 42'

Gurjant Singh 53'

Jugraj Singh 54'