The Hero Asia Cup 2025 in Rajgir, Bihar, continued with exciting matches on its second day, featuring an abundance of goals and competitive play. On Saturday, August 30, Pool B witnessed two matches where Bangladesh and Malaysia were victorious. Bangladesh displayed a dominant performance, netting a remarkable 8 goals, while Malaysia upset Korea in a closely contested match. A total of 16 goals were scored across the two matches, providing an entertaining spectacle for the fans.
The first match of the day featured Bangladesh versus Chinese Taipei. The first half concluded with a 2-2 tie, with Chinese Taipei putting up a strong fight, surprising Bangladesh. However, the Bangladeshi team, replacing Pakistan in the tournament, asserted their dominance and began scoring consistently. Bangladesh scored six goals in the second half, resulting in an impressive 8-3 win.
The second match in the same pool was highly competitive, culminating in an upset. The match between Korea and Malaysia was eagerly awaited, and it lived up to expectations. The first half concluded with the score tied at 1-1, leading to anticipation that the result would be decided in the final moments. However, Malaysia completely altered the dynamic of the game after the break. They relentlessly attacked the Korean goal, scoring multiple goals in the second half, ultimately winning the match with a final score of 4-1.
All eyes are now on ‘Super Sunday,’ August 31st, when the Pool A matches will take place. The most anticipated game will be between hosts India and Japan, with both teams having performed well in their opening matches. India prevailed in a thrilling match against China with a score of 4-3, while Japan dominated its initial match, achieving a 7-0 victory. The second match of the day will feature China against Kazakhstan.