🏑 What a night at Hangzhou Hockey Stadium! The Chinese women’s hockey team roared back to beat India 4-1 and lift the Women’s Asia Cup 2025 title – their first crown since 2009 and a ticket to the upcoming Hockey World Cup! 🎉
Fans were on the edge of their seats – it felt like a Bollywood thriller meets K-drama intensity! 🎥💥
India shocked everyone with Navneet Kaur’s lightning-fast goal in the opening minute, converting a penalty corner to make it 1-0. But the hosts shrugged off the early setback, piling on the pressure until captain Ou Zixia earned a penalty corner in the 21st minute – and coolly slotted it home to level the score. 💫
The second half saw China take full charge. In the 41st minute, Li Hong found the net with a composed finish past India’s goalkeeper Bichu Devi, and ten minutes later Zhang Ying set up Zou Meirong for the third goal. By the time Zhong Jiaqi smashed in the fourth, the arena was buzzing with celebration. 🔥
This win echoes China’s 2009 triumph over India in the final, proving history has a way of repeating itself. Now, all eyes turn to the Hockey World Cup, where the team will aim to ride this momentum on the global stage. 🌍
Meanwhile, in the bronze medal match, Japan’s disciplined performance saw them edge out South Korea and secure their place on the podium. 🏅 Stay tuned for more action as these hockey stars chase even bigger glory! ✨
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China reclaim Women's Asia Cup title with 4-1 triumph over India
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