India defeat Pakistan in the final to win the Men’s Junior Hockey Asia Cup

India went on the offensive from the first minute as they quickly earned a penalty corner through their first move. It was Sudeep Chirmako, who entered from the left wing and found the feet of a Pakistani defender but the subsequent chance went begging.

However, in the 12th minute of the opening quarter, India drew first blood when Angad Bir Singh tapped one home from close range after Araijeet Singh Hundal's shot was deflected off the goalmouth melee.

Hundal, one of the brightest talents among Indian hockey's next generation, increased the lead to 2-0 as he received a delivery at the center of the striking circle. He controlled and took a turn and smashed the ball home.

In the 50th minute, Indian custodian Mohith Shashikumar made a diving save when Arbaz Ayaz tried to deflect a penalty corner from the left side of the Indian goal. Pakistan made quite a number of attacks in the final quarter but weren’t able to score.

India coach CR Kumar said the win was a good team effort. "It came down to executing our opportunities. Though I feel we could have scored a few more goals, when you are playing a big opponent like Pakistan there is a lot of pressure. But I am very happy with the way the players controlled their emotions and played to their potential."