DHAKA: India, Pakistan have qualified for the round robin of the Asia Cup in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
The fourth slot will be decided Monday when South Korea and China square off in Group B. South Korea only needs a draw while China must win to play in the medal round.
On Sunday, India beat Pakistan 3-1 to top Group A. Pakistan and Japan ended the group stage on four points, but Pakistan advanced on a better goal average.
It was India's third consecutive win against the Green Shirts this year, as in the London World League Semifinals India won 7-1 in the group stage and 6-1 in the 5th-6th classification.
RESULTS: Group A: India 3 Pakistan 1, Japan 3 Bangladesh 1.