Men's Asia Cup Hockey LIVE: India vs Japan-Updates-Results, Scores, Blog
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India vs Japan Hockey (Source: Asian Hockey Federation)
The Indian men's hockey team led by Birendra Lakra concede a last-moment equaliser to play out a draw against Pakistan in their opening match of the Men's Hockey Asia Cup on Monday. Despite winning eight penalty corners, India could convert just one. Pakistan, found their equaliser in the 59th minute of the match to level the tie.
India takes on Japan in the second match of the Asia Cup campaign. This match is a must-win if India is to qualify for the next stage of the tournament.
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India falls to 3rd place in Pool A and are effectively out of the Asia Cup. They will need a high goal difference with a win over Indonesia and a massive Pakistani loss to seal a spot in the next round.
India lose 5-2 to 17th place Japan and are virtually out of the tournament at this moment.
India misses out on scoring their 3rd goal as we head into the last 4 mins.
Some chance to reduce the deficit for India as they win a PC of a foot in the Japanese circle.
Another counter and a defensive blunder gives Japan a 3 goal lead.
It seems as though the game is over for India as Japan score yet another tap in after an Indian defensive blunder.
Its a wasted opportunity as Japan clear their lines easily.
Uttam scores a tap in after Pahwan makes a run into the circle. India makes it 2-3 and has 10 mins to win the game.