Prabhjot Singh and Rajpal Singh led from the front as India inflicted a humiliating defeat on Korea to defend their Asia Cup hockey crown with an authority rarely seen in recent times.
The two forwards had a busy day, striking twice apiece in the 7-2 victory and essaying big roles in the other goals that came India's way. It was a torrent that the Koreans could not escape from, not even during those moments when India were reduced to 10 men.
If at all there were blotches on India's victory celebrations, it was the two yellow cards that were flashed at Sardar Singh for dangerous play and Prabhjot Singh for violent tendencies.
The situation tended to go out of control when Prabhjot swung his stick with little thought at the stroke of half-time, apparently striking Kim Chul down. The situation was tense but eventually wiser counsel prevailed, leading to a contest that the huge crowd at the Mayor Radhakrishnan stadium will remember for a long time to come.
India led 3-1 at the lemon break.
India's scorers were Prabhjot Singh (3), Rajpal Singh, Shivendra Singh, SV Sunil and Roshan Minz.
Oh Dae Keun and Jang Jong Hyun pulled back one each for the losers.
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