India beat South Korea 2-1 in hockey Champions Trophy, keep final’s hopes alive
India muffed chances galore before a deft deflection from Nikkin Thimmaiah enabled them to pip South Korea 2-1 in the 36th Hero Champions Trophy hockey tournament on Tuesday. At the Lee Valley Hockey Centre, India’s domination earned them the lead through day’s captain SV Sunil’s 39th minute goal. South Korea equalised through brisk counter in…