India's dreams of earning a World Cup hockey berth were shattered when they lost 2-1 in a semifinal match of the 8th women's Asia Cup championship in Kuala Lumpur today. The Koreans scored both their goals in the first half. Ritu Rani pulled one back for India soon after halftime, but the Koreans held on to their lead. Korea took a 1-0 lead in the second minute of the match. Cheon Seul Ki converted the first penalty corner the Koreans earned. Korea made it 2-0 in the ninth minute. The prolific Ritu Rani, who scored seven goals in India's first match against Hong Kong, scored in the 41st minute. She converted a penalty corner. But the Koreans held on to their slender lead to shut the door on the Indians.The Indian eves had advanced to the semi-finals, after they defeated hosts Malaysia, 2-0 in their third and final Pool-A fixture on Tuesday. Earlier, in the opener, India had brushed aside Hong Kong, 13-0, before losing to defending champions China, 0-1.