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 1:54 PM GMT
43' Takuma Niwa rattle Indian defence
Brilliant effort by Takuma Niwa. He goes past Indian defenders and makes a reverse shot from the left flank but his effort hits the goal post. India leads 3-0.
- 28 Sep 2023 1:50 PM GMT
40' Takashi makes a brilliant save
Abhishek finds himself in the gap from the right flank after Hardik delivers a precise pass. Abhishek takes a quick shot, but Takashi, the goalkeeper, makes a brilliant save to deny India a chance to extend the lead. India 0-0 Japan
- 28 Sep 2023 1:48 PM GMT
38' India controls the midfield
Hardik Singh is making a serious effort in the midfield. He is almost everywhere guiding India's attacks against Japan. Meanwhile, Manpreet receives a green card for tacking Japanese attackers. India 3-0 Japan
- 28 Sep 2023 1:44 PM GMT
34' Amit Rohidas scores, India leads 3-0
Amit Rohidas scores and India takes a 3-0 lead. India gets two consecutive PCs. Harmanpreet sends a fast drag flick, Japan saves it. But Amit taps on the ball and hits the board, India goes 3-0 up in the match.
- 28 Sep 2023 1:42 PM GMT
34' Back to back penalty corners for India
India earns two back-to-back penalty corners
- 28 Sep 2023 1:41 PM GMT
31' Japan attacks
Japan makes an attack from the right flank, and India foils it. Japan tries to burst into the Indian D again, but the Indian defence foils its effort again. India 2-0 Japan
- 28 Sep 2023 1:37 PM GMT
India vs Japan: 3rd quarter begins
The third quarter of the men's hockey match between India and Japan begins.
- 28 Sep 2023 1:28 PM GMT
30' End of 2nd quarter
India leads the match 2-0 against Japan after Abhishek and Mandeep score at the end of the second quarter. India is reaping the benefits of pressing and attacking from both flanks. Quick passes are also coming from the midfield. Japan is yet to pose any serious threat to Indian defence.
- 28 Sep 2023 1:27 PM GMT
29' Sukheej earns a free hit
Superb stick work from Sukheejet. He makes a brilliant effort to break into the D, but the Japanese defence intercepts him and Sukheejet earns a free hit for India. India 2-0 Japan
- 28 Sep 2023 1:24 PM GMT
24' Goal, India takes a 2-0 lead
Mandeep scores after receiving a through pass from Harmanpreet. India takes a 2-0 lead in the match.
