India vs China Highlights & Replay, Women's Hockey Asia Cup 2025 Super4s: India suffer first defeat; China book place in final

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The Indian women’s hockey team will next face China in the Super4s phase of the Women’s Hockey Asia Cup 2025. India sit on top of the Super4s pool after beating South Korea in their opening match of the second round of the tournament.

Harendra Singh’s side defeated Korea 4-2 on Wednesday to continue their unbeaten run in the tournament, having also gone the pool phase unbeaten with two wins and one draw.

India’s opponents China beat Japan in their first match of the Super4s stage and are now second in the standings, only behind India on more goals scored.

Like India, China also topped their pool unbeaten. However, unlike India they won each of their three matches in the Pool phase and then beat Japan in their first Super4s game. They are only team who have won each of their first four matches.

India defeat South Korea in first Super4s match

India kicked off their Super4s campaign at the Women’s Hockey Asia Cup 2025 in style, registering a solid 4-2 victory against Korea in Hangzhou on Wednesday.

Goals from Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke, Sangita Kumari, Lalremsiami, and Rutuja Dadaso Pisal powered India to a commanding win, as the side combined attacking flair with disciplined defending to start the crucial stage of the tournament on a winning note. For Korea, Yujin Kim netted a brace.

Snapshots of a hard-fought win! 📸✨India edged past Korea 4-2 to record their first victory in the Super 4s of the Women’s Asia Cup 2025.#HockeyIndia #IndiaKaGame #WomensAsiaCup2025 pic.twitter.com/o4HFgSQUnG

— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) September 10, 2025

India made a dream start, winning a penalty corner within the opening two minutes of the match. From the set-piece, injector Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke (2’) pounced on a rebound after Udita’s stinging strike was blocked by Korean goalkeeper Seoyeon Lee, calmly slotting the ball home to hand India the early advantage.

With the lead secured, the Indians focused on controlling possession and stringing together quick passes to keep Korea on the back foot. The plan proved effective, as India continued to mount pressure and earned a couple more penalty corners towards the latter stages of the first quarter.

However, they were unable to make the most of those opportunities, heading into the break with a slender 1-0 cushion.

The second quarter saw India maintain their dominance, enjoying the majority share of possession and consistently pushing forward with purposeful attacks into the Korean circle. They tested the opposition goalkeeper with a couple of sharp attempts on goal, only to be denied.

Also Read: India vs South Korea Highlights & Replay, Women’s Hockey Asia Cup 2025 Super 4s

Korea, however, managed to carve out a chance of their own late in the quarter, earning a penalty corner with less than four minutes to go. But Indian goalkeeper Bichu Devi Kharibam rose to the occasion, pulling off a fine save to preserve her side’s narrow advantage as the first half ended with India leading 1-0.

With an aim to bounce back in the match, Korea began the third quarter on aggressive note, but India counter-attacked which helped them score their second goal of the match as Rutuja Dadaso Pisal dribbled past three defenders inside the D area and made a pass to Sangita Kumari (33’) who netted the ball in without much difficulty as she was left unmarked in front of goal.

A performance to remember! 🌟Sangita Kumari’s brilliance earns her the 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 award in India’s 4-2 win over Korea.#HockeyIndia #IndiaKaGame #WomensAsiaCup2025 pic.twitter.com/iKZZnDn19i

— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) September 10, 2025

However, Korea were quick to pull one back as Yujin Kim (33’) converted a penalty corner.

Despite conceding, India stuck to their attacking approach, constantly probing Korea’s defence with sharp forays into the circle. Their persistence paid off in the 40th minute when Lalremsiami produced a clinical finish, her well-placed strike leaving the opposition defence and goalkeeper stunned.

Buoyed by the two-goal cushion, India tightened their grip on the game, looking composed across all departments. The defence, in particular, stood tall, snuffing out any potential threats from Korea as the third quarter closed with India firmly in control at 3-1.

Also Read: Hockey Asia Cup win shows what we can achieve as a team: India captain Harmanpreet Singh

The fourth quarter saw Korea resort to long aerial passes in a desperate attempt to claw their way back. Their persistence eventually paid off when Yujin Kim (53’) struck her second goal of the game, once again converting from a penalty corner to narrow the deficit.

The goal briefly put India under pressure, but the team responded with swift counter-attacks to regain control.

Their resilience was rewarded in the dying moments when Rutuja Dadaso Pisal (59’) sealed the contest. Much like India’s opener, Korea failed to clear after drag-flicker Udita’s attempt was blocked by goalkeeper Seoyeon Lee, and Rutuja reacted brilliantly, diving to her right to smash home the rebound.

Her strike ensured India wrapped up a commanding 4-2 victory in their first Super4s Pool encounter.

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