India got the better of Pakistan to win the Asian Games men's hockey gold after 16 years. India and Pakistan were locked 1-1 at the end of 60 minutes of regulation time. In a dramatic shootout, India prevailed 4-2.

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India beat Pakistan in a penalty shoot-out on Thursday to win back the Asian Games hockey title after 16 years and earn a direct entry into the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. (All AP and AFP pictures)

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The arch-rivals played out a 1-1 draw in regulation time before Indian goalkeeper Parattu Sreejesh became his side's saviour by saving two of Pakistan's four penalty attempts.

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India put in four goals past Pakistan's Imran Butt to win the shoot-out 4-2 and clinch their third Asian Games gold medal, but their first since the Bangkok Games in 1998.

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The defeat prolonged the misery for defending champions Pakistan, who failed to qualify for this year's World Cup and now face a hazardous qualification road to Rio.

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The win ensures India a direct ticket to the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio. India had to struggle to make the 2012 London Games where they finished last.

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India had lost 2-1 in the group league match against Pakistan last week but on Thursday, Sardar Singh's young team had the last laugh.

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Sixty minutes of regulation time produced just three penalty corners - India 2 and Pakistan 1. All were wasted.

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This victory has been the best so far under Australian coach Terry Walsh. India were playing an Asian Games final after a gap of 12 years.

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Asian Games: India Pip Pakistan to Win Gold

India got the better of Pakistan to win the Asian Games men's hockey gold after 16 years. India and Pakistan were locked 1-1 at the end of 60 minutes of regulation time. In a dramatic shootout, India prevailed 4-2.