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Hockey Asia Cup 2025: India beat Japan 3-2- Highlights
Catch all the highlights of India vs Japan at the Hockey Asia Cup 2025 in Rajgir.
India hold their nerve in a thrilling contest to beat Japan 3-2 in their second Pool A match at the Bihar Sports University Hockey Stadium in Rajgir on Sunday.
Captain Harmanpreet Singh (5’, 46’) and Mandeep Singh (4') scored goals for India while Kosei Kawabe (38', 59') scored a brace for Japan.
Despite a late push from Japan, India’s defense stood strong. With this victory, India has secures a crucial win and keeps their campaign firmly on track.
Check the updated points table here.
As it happened:
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- 31 Aug 2025 10:39 AM GMT
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.
- 31 Aug 2025 10:32 AM GMT
Penalty corner for Japan
Three penalty corners for Japan, but India holds firm! Denying Japan thrice in quick succession.
- 31 Aug 2025 10:25 AM GMT
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.
- 31 Aug 2025 10:20 AM GMT
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!
- 31 Aug 2025 10:17 AM GMT
Indian defense stands firm
Japan fail to convert back-to-back penalty corners!
- 31 Aug 2025 10:07 AM GMT
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.
- 31 Aug 2025 10:02 AM GMT
GOAL!
Mandeep Singh breaks through the Japanese defense with brilliant control and finishes with precision. India takes a 1-0 lead early.
