Asia Cup: India take on Korea in semi-finals

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Their campaign back on track after a below-par outing against Japan in the pool stages, defending champions India would look for an error-free outing against Korea in the semi-finals of women's Asia Cup hockey tournament here on Wednesday.

India blanked Malaysia 9-0 before being stunned by Japan 0-2. India thrashed Singapore 9-1 to qualify for the Last 4. Come Wednesday, and the Savita Punia-led team would seek an encore against the nimble-footed Koreans. But it would be easier said than done as any lapse in concentration can dash the Tokyo Olympics fourth-placed side's title hopes.

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