India, Pakistan face off in Asian Hockey Champions Trophy final today

India will lock horns with Pakistan in the in the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy final, after the defending champions eked out a close 3-2 win over Asian Games gold medalist Japan, on Saturday.

The two teams will face off in the final, later in the day. The mouth-watering clash will take place at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Muscat.

Pakistan beat Malaysia in the semi-final with a penalty shot, making the score 3-1 to set up the summit clash with the 'Men In Blue'.

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The earlier match between the two rivals saw India beat Pakistan 3-1 last Sunday.

India defeated Oman, Japan, South Korea and were held to a goalless draw against Malaysia in their previous round-robin fixtures.