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Indian GK Bichu just did an outstanding job at the back, pulling off two quick saves to keep the scores level.

End of Q3: India 1-1 Japan

India dominated possession and stayed on the front foot witht heir attacking intent. They launched a wave of attacks. They're pushing hard for the lead! India has been too strong in the midfield. India 1-1 Japan.

India earns a penalty corner after a stick tackle inside Japan's D. However, Japan has gone for a referral. The decision is overturned.

Q3 underway!

HALFTIME: India 1-1 Japan

A brilliant finish from Rutuja as she capitalises on the pressure India’s been building. The score is now level just before the halftime whistle! India applied continuous pressure on the Japanese defence, and their persistence finally paid off.
Let's look at the circle penetrations in second quarter: India 9 and Japan 2.

Halftime score: India 1-1 Japan

30' GGGGOALLL for India.

Rutuja Pisal comes to team's rescue, scores the equaliser. 

Can India find the equaliser?

A flurry of relentless attacks from India, but the Korean goalkeeper has been rock-solid, denying every opportunity thrown her way.

Back-to-back PC for India

The referee awards India a third successive penalty corner, but Japan goes for a referral. After review, the decision is overturned. India lose the penalty corner opportunity. 

Q1: India trails 0-1

India and Japan have put in a solid effort in the opening quarter, but Japan has 1-0 lead. 

India and Japan are evenly matched so far, with 6 circle penetrations and 1 penalty corner each. The only difference in the first quarter has been Japan’s one goal lead.

India responds with a PC in the 11th minute, but Japan holds strong and denies equaliser.