Xtra Time Web Desk: Defending champions India failed to make it to the final of Asia Cup 2022 after they were held 4-4 against South Korea on Tuesday. Birendra Lakra’s side will now face Japan for the bronze medal match.
Malaysia’s 5-0 win over Japan early in the day meant that an outright win became a pre-requisite for India to qualify for the summit clash. India finished on 5 points each along with Malaysia and Korea in the Super 4 stage but fell behind on goal difference.
Nilam Sanjeep Xess (9th minute), Dipsan Tirkey (21st), Mahesh Sheshe Gowda (22nd) and Shakthivel Mareeswaran (37th) scored for India, while Korea scored through Jang Jonghyun (13th), Ji Woo Cheon (18th), Kim JungHoo (28th) and Jung Manjae (44th).
Korea will now take on Malaysia in the final on Wednesday, while India will play Japan in the third-fourth place classification match.