[Nagoya AG] South Korea Women's Hockey Defeats Malaysia to Reach Semifinals as Group Runner-Up

Securing the Win with Back-to-Back Goals in the First and Second Quarters
Semifinal Against Group B Leader India on September 30

The South Korea women's hockey team has advanced to the semifinals of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.

The team, led by head coach Kim Yongsoo, defeated Malaysia 2-1 in the final Group A match of the group stage held at Gifu Prefecture's Kakaminagahara Green Stadium in Japan on September 27.

Korean women's hockey national team advancing to the semifinals of the 2026 Asian Games. 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games Organizing Committee

With this win, South Korea secured 12 points (four wins and one loss), clinching second place in Group A behind China, who leads with 15 points (five wins and no losses), and confirming their spot in the semifinals.

During the five group stage matches, the national team scored 20 goals and conceded five goals.

The semifinal will take place at the same venue on September 30 at 7 p.m., where South Korea is expected to face India, the likely top seed of Group B, for a spot in the final.

The opening goal came early in the game. Park Seungae (KT) put South Korea ahead just before the end of the first quarter, scoring from a penalty corner situation.

Then, late in the second quarter, An Sujin (Pyeongtaek City Hall) added a field goal to widen the lead to 2-0.

Although South Korea conceded a goal just before the end of the fourth quarter, they maintained their lead to secure the victory.

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