India defeated Pakistan 4-3 in a completed Asian Games men’s hockey semifinal on October 1, 2026, advancing to the gold-medal match after a late decisive goal.
Late swing settles semifinal
India built a 3-0 advantage before Pakistan recovered to draw level at 3-3. Abhishek then scored late in the contest to restore India’s lead and complete the 4-3 result. The win confirmed India’s place in the men’s final.
The match was decided in regulation time, with the final score reported after the closing hooter. It was therefore a completed semifinal rather than an ongoing fixture, postponement or abandonment. India’s initial three-goal lead and Pakistan’s response produced a closely contested finish before the decisive late score.
What the result means
Pakistan’s comeback made the semifinal level after India’s early control, but India held on after the late goal to move one match from the title. The result also ensured that the men’s team would contest the Asian Games final.
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- Sportstar — India vs Pakistan Hockey Asian Games Semifinal Highlights: Abhishek scores late to help IND win 4-3, seal place in finalAccessed 2026-10-02
- outlookindia.com — India Beat Pakistan 4-3 To Storm Into Asian Games 2026 Men's Hockey FinalAccessed 2026-10-02
- indiatoday.in — Asian Games 2026 Highlights, October 1: India beat Pakistan in hockey ...Accessed 2026-10-02
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