Women's Hockey World Cup: India defeats Japan 3-1 to finish 9th- HIGHLIGHTS

Japan is down to 10 players as the Skipper gets a green card.

2nd Half gets underway.

With 12 shots India has certainly dominated the proceedings but India needs to work on their finishing.

HALF TIME: India 1-1 Japan.

Japan took an early lead courtesy of a brilliant penalty corner goal by Asai Yu. India started applying pressure after falling behind and they found the equalizer when Navneet scored a reverse hit 30 seconds before the half-time whistle.

It was coming with India applying the pressure. Jyoti and Lalremsiami combine on the left side to create an opening which Navneet completes with a reverse hit.

INDIA SCORES!!!! Navneet equalizes for India with 34 seconds on the clock.

90 seconds remain in the first half and Japan leads courtesy to a penalty corner goal.

India comes close to equalizer as Salima moves well in the circle to create a chance but it hits the post.

It is deflected wide now from an Indian stick as Japan survives three back-to-back Penalty corners.

Third penalty corner for India as they amplify the pressure.