Hockey Asia Cup 2025: India beat Japan 3-2- Highlights
HALFTIME: India 2-0 Japan
India came close to extending their lead, with one opportunity from a penalty corner and another from open play. Janan too had its chances but their defense has been commendable. Lots of action from both teams in the second quarter but no goals were added. The score remains 2-0 in India's favor at halftime.
Penalty corner for Japan
Three penalty corners for Japan, but India holds firm! Denying Japan thrice in quick succession.
An opening for Japan
Kosei finds Ryosuke with a sharp pass on the right flank. Looking to create an opening. Positive intent from Japanese forward but the scoreline remains the same. Ball goes wide.
Q1: India 2-0 Japan
India has made a strong start to the match, scoring two early goals to take control. Mandeep Singh (3 minute) opened the scoring, followed by a well-taken penalty corner from skipper Harmanpreet Singh (4 minute).
Japan had its chance to reduce the margin but couldn't capitalise the two back-to-back penalty corners. A solid first quarter for the Men in Blue!
FOUR penalty corners for India
Harmanpreet's men get four back-to-back retake of penalty corners. Finally Harmanpreet gets it right in the fourth attempt. India leads 2-0.
GOAL!
Mandeep Singh breaks through the Japanese defense with brilliant control and finishes with precision. India takes a 1-0 lead early.
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