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 yesterday. 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.