With this draw, the Indian team led by defender Sunita Lakra go into the final today as table toppers
A Korean player takes a shot while an Indian player defends
Young forward Lalremsiami's equaliser earned defending champs India a 1-1 draw against Korea in the last round robin match at the fifth Asian Champions Trophy women's hockey tournament on Saturday.
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With this draw, the Indian team led by defender Sunita Lakra go into the final today as table toppers. They remain unbeaten having won against Japan (4-1), China (3-1) and Malaysia (3-2). World No 9, Korea were the first to make a breakthrough in the opening minute of the second quarter. Seul Ki Cheon's drag-flick found the inside right. Later, Lalremsiami then dived to tap the ball in off a penalty corner rebound for 1-1.
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