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Hockey Junior Asia Cup LIVE: India v/s Japan - Updates, Results, Scores, Blog
Follow us for all the LIVE updates from the Hockey Junior Asia Cup clash between India and Japan.
After trashing Chinese Taipei 18-0 in the opening game, the Junior Indian men's hockey team will take on Japan in the second encounter of the Junior Men's Asia Cup.
Will the team dominate Japan?
Stay tuned for updates.
Live Updates
- 25 May 2023 2:08 PM GMT
19' Japan scores!
A brilliant goal from Japan as the player dribbles across the Indian defence and slots past Mohit to give Japan the lead.
- 25 May 2023 2:06 PM GMT
18' Better start to the second quarter.
India starts well in the second quarter and trying to find a way inside. Japanese defence has been immense today.
- 25 May 2023 2:02 PM GMT
End of Quarter 1: India 0-0 Japan
A couple of chances for both teams but they fail to capitalize on it. India will want to go up before the half-time.
- 25 May 2023 1:59 PM GMT
13' India survive a scare.
The Japanese midfield does well to make a move and pass it on to the wing. The ball from the right side and after a scramble in the Indian box, it is cleared.
- 25 May 2023 1:56 PM GMT
10' Japan saves!
The Japanese goalkeeper saves a brilliant tomahawk from India's number 9.
- 25 May 2023 1:53 PM GMT
7' India is clumsy in possession.
The Indian team is unable to find a way into the Japanese defense and they are losing balls in an attempt to play long balls.
India 0-0 Japan
- 25 May 2023 1:50 PM GMT
4' Japan has been brilliant.
The Indian team is yet to find a clear chance as Japan is defending well and counter-attacking also. India needs to be careful.
India 0-0 Japan
- 25 May 2023 1:03 PM GMT
India started the title defense with a big win.
India defeated Chinese Taipei by 18-0 in the first game and it was an exhibition put by the Indian team. They will look to replicate it today but the Japanese team will be tough to crack.