South Korea thrashed Japan 4-2 in the second semi-final on Wednesday to set up a title fight against defending champions India in the sixth Junior Asia Cup Hockey tournament at the Gachibowli stadium.
South Korean drag-flicker Nam Hyun Woo led from the front for the side scoring all four goals through penalty corners and went on to secure the second hat-trick of the on going competition.
Nam Hyn Woo, successfully converted penalty corners in the 9th and 14th minute in the first half while scored another in the 38th minute of the play.
After the teams changed the sides, Japan responded to the Korean onslaught by converting a penalty corner in the 61st minute by Kenji Kitazato. But Nam Hyn Woo once again converted a penalty corner in the 64th minute to put Korea into lead by 4-1.
In the final minute of the game, Japan scored its second goal and reduced the margin following a penalty corner conversion by Ryohei Kawai.
Pakistan and Japan will now battle it out for the third place of the tournament which be played on Friday. The final will also be played on Friday.
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