India stage sensational turnaround to win Asian Champions Trophy
Hindustan TimesFor roughly one-third of the Asian Champions Trophy final, the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium was enveloped by an unearthly lull. Indian players celebrate after winning the Asian Champions Trophy 2023 hockey tournament final match between India and Malaysia at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium in Chennai on August 12 For the first time in the 10-day event, the Harmanpreet Singh-led outfit were behind by two goals. Malaysia, in their first-ever summit clash of the continental tourney, had hustled like mad in the first two quarters of the match, earning five penalty corners, scoring three goals. A few minutes later, Akashdeep Singh scored the fourth goal to help India stage a sensational comeback and beat Malaysia 4-3. A quick turn allowed him to whack in the winner and help India lift the Asian Champions Trophy for the first time since 2018.