India miss final berth

India scored a hard-fought 4-3 win over South Africa in the four-nation8217;s challenge men8217;s hockey tournament but failed to make the final which will be contested between Australia and Malaysia. India will now again meet South Africa tomorrow at the Hambush Olympic Park to decide the third spot. In today8217;s other match, Australia cruised to an easy 5-1 win against Malaysia. Changing ends, Nicol struck again for South Africa to level the scoreline at 2-2 in the 48th minute. But the Indians quickly changed gear with goals from Arjun Halappa 58th and Inderjit Kumar 62nd. But the Africans still managed to pull one more back in the last minute through Reece Basson.

Colts book place in semis after 3rd win

karachi:

India and defending champions South Korea cruised into the semi finals of the fifth junior Asia Cup hockey tournament after registering their third successive league wins here today. India romped home with a comfortable 10-0 win over Bangladesh in Group B, while the Koreans had to ward off a spirited first half challenge from Chinese Taipei to emerge 8-2 winners in Group A.