Asian Games Hockey: Abhishek's brace propels India men's team to 4-2 win over Japan - Highlights
43' Takuma Niwa rattle Indian defence
Brilliant effort by Takuma Niwa. He goes past Indian defenders and makes a reverse shot from the left flank but his effort hits the goal post. India leads 3-0.
40' Takashi makes a brilliant save
Abhishek finds himself in the gap from the right flank after Hardik delivers a precise pass. Abhishek takes a quick shot, but Takashi, the goalkeeper, makes a brilliant save to deny India a chance to extend the lead. India 0-0 Japan
38' India controls the midfield
Hardik Singh is making a serious effort in the midfield. He is almost everywhere guiding India's attacks against Japan. Meanwhile, Manpreet receives a green card for tacking Japanese attackers. India 3-0 Japan
34' Amit Rohidas scores, India leads 3-0
Amit Rohidas scores and India takes a 3-0 lead. India gets two consecutive PCs. Harmanpreet sends a fast drag flick, Japan saves it. But Amit taps on the ball and hits the board, India goes 3-0 up in the match.
34' Back to back penalty corners for India
India earns two back-to-back penalty corners
31' Japan attacks
Japan makes an attack from the right flank, and India foils it. Japan tries to burst into the Indian D again, but the Indian defence foils its effort again. India 2-0 Japan
India vs Japan: 3rd quarter begins
The third quarter of the men's hockey match between India and Japan begins.
30' End of 2nd quarter
India leads the match 2-0 against Japan after Abhishek and Mandeep score at the end of the second quarter. India is reaping the benefits of pressing and attacking from both flanks. Quick passes are also coming from the midfield. Japan is yet to pose any serious threat to Indian defence.
29' Sukheej earns a free hit
Superb stick work from Sukheejet. He makes a brilliant effort to break into the D, but the Japanese defence intercepts him and Sukheejet earns a free hit for India. India 2-0 Japan
24' Goal, India takes a 2-0 lead
Mandeep scores after receiving a through pass from Harmanpreet. India takes a 2-0 lead in the match.
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