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(Hockey) India into Asia Cup 2017 final after trashing Pakistan

INDIA qualified for the Asia Cup final when they beat Pakistan 4-0 in Dhaka, Bangladesh on Saturday.

Sunday will be the eighth time in 10 Editions that India will play in the final of the Asia Cup.

They topped the round robin group on seven points, while Pakistan will play for the bronze medal.

Malaysia and South Korea, due to rain disruption, will play at 11.30pm (Malaysian time).

Coach Stephen van Huizen's men only need a draw, while South Korea must win to advance in this crucial match.

India were not their usual selves early in the match, while Pakistan were more determined to score in this rain interrupted match.

The stakes were high, as India only needed a draw while Pakistan were playing for pride after they lost 3-1 in Group A.

Satbir Singh finally breaks the duck in the 39th minute off a goalmouth melee, and India were back in command.

Harmanpreet Singh (51st), Lalit Upadhyay (52nd) and Gurjant Singh (57th) scored the other goals.

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