Deepika Leads India to Thrilling Victory in Asian Champions Trophy

Striker Deepika scored a crucial penalty stroke in the final minutes, leading India to a 3-2 victory over South Korea in the Women's Asian Champions Trophy. Despite India's early lead, Korea equalized, making Deepika's late goal decisive. India's next match is against Thailand after defeating Malaysia earlier.

In a nail-biting finish, Deepika's penalty stroke three minutes before the final whistle clinched a 3-2 victory for India against South Korea in the Women's Asian Champions Trophy on Tuesday.

India demonstrated early dominance with goals from Sangita Kumari and Deepika, racing to a 2-0 lead before Korea's comeback in the third quarter leveled the score.

Despite Korea's resurgence, Deepika's decisive stroke solidified India's lead, marking their second consecutive win in the tournament. India had previously bested Malaysia 4-0, and they now prepare to face Thailand on Thursday.

(With inputs from agencies.)