Korea edge Japan to win maiden ACT title, India overcome Pakistan to finish third

DHAKA: Pakistan’s Ali Ghazanfar (C) vies for the ball with Indian players during their Asian Champions Trophy third-place playoff on Wednesday.—AFP

DHAKA: South Korea stamped their authority as a potent force in field hockey on Wednesday when they defeated Japan in shootout in a thrilling final of the sixth Asian Champions Trophy here at the Maulana Bhashani Hockey Stadium.