GUANGZHOU, China (AP) — Sandeep Singh converted two short corners as India beat Pakistan 3-2 in the Asian Games men's field hockey competition Saturday for its fourth major victory against archrival in 2010.
The win also ensured India a place in the semifinals with nine points from three wins in Group B.
Pakistan still has a good chance to qualify for the semis with a last group match against lowly-ranked Bangladesh.
Pakistan's Dutch coach Michel van den Heuvel kept on passing instructions loudly to his players from the stands, but the Indian defense held its nerves and conceded just one short corner.
"It was a high tempo game but we are not yet out of the event …
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