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Asian Champions Trophy LIVE - India lose 5-3 to Japan - Updates, Results, Score
Follow us for all the LIVE updates from India's semi-final match against Japan in the Men's Asian Champions Trophy.
Asian Champions Trophy India vs Japan (Source: Hockey India)
The Indian men's hockey team ended their group stage campaign as the table toppers with a thumping 6-0 victory over Japan. They took on the same opponents based on the final position in the table after the group stage. Japan finished 4th while Korea and Pakistan will face off in the other semi-final. The semi-final went Japan's way 5-3, giving them their first victory over India at a major tournament.
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India and Pakistan will be playing the 3rd place match, while Japan and Korea will be playing the final on Wednesday.
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Live Updates
- 21 Dec 2021 12:14 PM GMT
Japan call for a referral in the Indian circle!
There is a call for a PC as Japan have asked for a video referral after what they deem to be a foul.
- 21 Dec 2021 12:13 PM GMT
Japan 1 India 0
And they take the lead in the first minute itself. Surak Karkeda could do nothing to keep it out despite diving the right way.
- 21 Dec 2021 12:12 PM GMT
Japan earn a Penalty Stroke!
It goes off the body of an Indian defender and Japan have a bigger chance to score.
- 21 Dec 2021 12:11 PM GMT
Japan earn another PC!
Goes off the foot of an Indian defender and it will be a repeat.
- 21 Dec 2021 12:11 PM GMT
Japan get a PC in the 1st minute!
Brilliant play that catches the Indian defense off guard. The referee blows for a PC in the Indian half.
- 21 Dec 2021 11:53 AM GMT
Just under 10 mins to go!
We are all set to see this semi-final clash. This is a major match for several youngsters who are making their senior debut for the team. Japan will be back with a vengeance and it will be important for India to get going from the first minute as they have done earlier.
- 21 Dec 2021 11:34 AM GMT
Korea win 6-5, Pakistan knocked out
What a thrilling semifinal! Korea have prevailed 6-5 in the end. If India when today, they will take on Korea in the final.
