Asian Games
Asian Games Hockey: Abhishek's brace propels India men's team to 4-2 win over Japan - Highlights
Catch the highlights of the Indian men's hockey team's 4-2 win over Japan in the Pool A match at the Hangzhou Asian Games on Thursday.
FILE PHOTO: Indian men's hockey players celebrate after scoring a goal against Malaysia in the Asian Champions Trophy in August.
The Indian men's hockey team's unbeaten run at the 19th Asian Games continues as it has defeated Japan, the defending champion, 4-2 in the third Preliminary Pool A game at the Gongshu Canal Sports Park Stadium on Thursday. The Indian team won its first two matches against Uzbekistan 16-0 and Singapore 16-1.
Catch the highlights of the match here:
Live Updates
- 28 Sep 2023 2:21 PM GMT
Full-Time, India wins 4-2
Final hooter in the match. End of the fourth and final quarter. India, being the dominant side, won the match 4-2 against defending champion Japan, who scored two goals in the last three minutes.
Goal scorers:
Abhishek (Two)
Mandeep Singh (One)
Amit Rohidas (One)
Mitani Genki and Ryosei Kato scored for Japan.
- 28 Sep 2023 2:19 PM GMT
60' Kato scores, Japan trails 2-4
Ryosei Kato scores a cracking goal from a counterattack. He swerves and scores from a reverse hit. Sreejesh has no chance. India 4-2 Japan
- 28 Sep 2023 2:18 PM GMT
58' Takashi saves, Lalith misses a chance
Lalith Upadhyaya gets a chance to score. Takashi saves his attempt. The Indian goes for a referral as the ball goes high after a dangerous play from Ken. The referee cancels India's review. Japan makes a counterattack.
- 28 Sep 2023 2:14 PM GMT
56' Japan scores, trails 1-4
Japan is making quick runs into the Indian box and earns a PC by finding the foot of Varun Kumar. Shota attempts the drag flick. It is saved by Sreejesh. The ball goes high in the play. Japan earns another PC. It attempts a variation and scores. Genki scores off a deflection from Shota. India 4-1 Japan
- 28 Sep 2023 2:10 PM GMT
55' Vivek Prasad receives a body blow
Japan gets a PC. It tries to convert from a drag flick. Vivek Sagar blocks it but receives a blow on his chest. He is writhing in pain. India 4-0 Japan
- 28 Sep 2023 2:08 PM GMT
54' Penalty corner for Japan
Sanjay makes an error. Wrong pass from him. Japan taps into it and earns a PC. Great save by Sreejesh. Meanwhile, Japanese player Tanaka receives a big blow while trying to score from the rebound. India clears the danger. India 4-0 Japan
- 28 Sep 2023 2:05 PM GMT
52' Gurjant receives a cracking blow
Gurjant receives a cracking blow on his knee in the D, but he refuses to take the doctor's help to avoid getting out of the pitch. India 4-0 Japan
- 28 Sep 2023 2:01 PM GMT
48' Abhishek scores in a counterattack, 4th goal for India
Sumit intercepts two attacks by Japan by putting his stick in the play. Mandeep and Abhishek break into a counterattack. They play quick one-two between themselves before Mandeep sets Abhishek up. The latter finishes it up to help India take a 4-0 lead. India 4-0 vs Japan
- 28 Sep 2023 1:56 PM GMT
End of 3rd quarter, India leads 3-0
Bold play by Mandeep. Niwa receives a blow. A doctor is taking a look at him. The third quarter ends. India 3-0 Japan
