AFC U20 Asian Cup: India lose to Japan in opener – Highlights

35' India is trying to go for an attack but lacks that final cross

India 0-1 Japan

22' A good save from Monalisha in a one-on-one situation with the Japanese forward

India 0-1 Japan

10' Japan scored the first goal via an own goal on a free kick deflection

India 0-1 Japan

Japan finds the opening goal via an unlucky deflection from Thoibisana's foot on Ota's off-target low header on a looping free-kick.

4' India is keeping the high press from the start, not letting Japan dominate the midfield

India 0-0 Japan

Japan kicks off the match, attacking from left to right in the blue kits

Here is the Indian lineup for this opening fixture

Star defender Shubhangi Singh will lead the side, while Monalisha Moirangthem will be the goalkeeper for the side. Lhingdeikm, Sibani and Sulanjana Raul will be leading the Indian attack.

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India Women will take on the heavyweights Japan in the opening fixture of the tournament.