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India vs Japan, Asian Champions Trophy 2024, Live Updates: India in an utterly dominant avatar as they take on Japan in their second men’s hockey Asian Champions Trophy match. India made their intent clear with 2 goals in the opening two minutes of the game to leave Japan stunned. India started quarter 2 in a similar fashion, making it 3-0 early to put Japan under pressure. At half-time, the India managed to keep their slate clean, heading into the third quarter with a 3-0 lead. Japan managed to start a fightback, scoring their first goal of the game in Quarter 3 through Kazumasa Matsumoto. After a blank Quarter 3, India made it 4-1 in the 4th and final quarter through Uttam Singh.
Here are the Live Updates of India vs Japan, Men’s Asian Champions Trophy hockey match –
14:42 (IST)
India vs Japan, Asian Champions Trophy Live: Injury Concern For India
A big chance for Japan and the shot is on target but Suraj does very well to block the effort. But, what do we see there? Sanjay is down, looks like he has injured his hand. The physio comes onto the field to give medical help. Hope he is alright.
14:36 (IST)
India vs Japan, Asian Champions Trophy Live: Japan Start Off Q4 With Intent And Intensity
Japan start off the third quarter with plenty of intent but India showing resolute defence at the back. No productive output from Japan despite working so hard.
14:30 (IST)
India vs Japan, Asian Champions Trophy Live: India Ahead 3-1 As Q3 Ends
That’s the end of the third quarter, and Japan have something to play for in the final phase of the game. A 2-goal deficit isn’t a big one in hockey but Japan need to step up and improve their game even further. For India, better ball-playing from the back was missing in quarter three. They need to fix that in order to prevent a Japanese fightback in Q4.
14:26 (IST)
India vs Japan, Asian Champions Trophy Live: Japan Score Their First
GOOAAAALLLL for Japan! The relentless pressing from Japan finally pays off. Direct running by Kazumasa Matsumoto sees Japan finally score their first goal of the game. It could be a crucial one for Japan.
14:22 (IST)
India vs Japan, Asian Champions Trophy Live: India Inches Away Form 4th, Japan Wasteful
Another close 4th! The shot from Vivek comes off the post as India fall just 2 inches shy of scoring their 4th goal of the game. Japan with a counter but the ball is tipped over the goal by a Japanese player. A big opportunity missed at both ends.
14:18 (IST)
India vs Japan, Asian Champions Trophy Live: India Come Close To Score 4th
India almost make it 4-0 before the Japanese goalkeeper comes up with a fine save. Another half chance for India but the goalkeeper makes another save to end the attack. It’s still 3-0.
14:16 (IST)
India vs Japan, Asian Champions Trophy Live: Third Quarter Underway
We are underway in the third quarter, with India looking to keep up the momentum. Patient play from India to launch the first attack but Japan did well in winning the ball back.
14:04 (IST)
India vs Japan, Asian Champions Trophy Live: Second Quarter Ends With India Leading 3-0
A fine passing move from Japan goes begging. It’s been a perfect first half for India, scoring thrice and conceding none. India with excellent blocks in their own half to win balls time and again. Q2 ends with India 3-0 up.
14:01 (IST)
India vs Japan, Asian Champions Trophy Live: 2 Green Cards For India
Losing the ball cheaply to India’s defenders has become a big problem for Japan. Green Card to two Indian players give Japan a temporary upper hand. Jugraj and Abhishek both out.
13:58 (IST)
India vs Japan, Asian Champions Trophy Live: India Nullify Another Japanese Attack
Sanjay with an excellent tackle to thwart another Japanese attack. But, India fail to convert it into a counter-attack. India producing some lovely passing moves in the middle but Japan have their defenders back and deep.
13:55 (IST)
India vs Japan, Asian Champions Trophy Live: PC For Japan But No Damage Done
Japan with their third penalty corner of the game, first of quarter 2, after Sumit missed his tackle. A little variation from Japan but great goalkeeping from Suraj keeps India’s slate clean.
13:50 (IST)
India vs Japan, Asian Champions Trophy Live: India Make It 3-0 Early In Q2
GOOAAALLL! India start the second quarter just as they did the first one. A goal in the first 2 minutes of Q2. Harmanpreet was there in the first battery but the ball goes to Sanjay made it 3-0 for his team. Japan really under pressure now!
13:46 (IST)
ACT Hockey Live: Japan Fail To Make PC Count Against India | IND 2-0 JPN
That’s the end of first quarter, with India enjoying a healthy 2-0 lead. India did lodge a late attacking move but it didn’t materialise. Still, mostly positive to take from the first quarter.
13:42 (IST)
India vs Japan, Asian Champions Trophy Live: Second PC For Japan
Second consecutive penalty corner for Japan but India use a referral. Harmanpreet claims that the ball didn’t hit his foot, and hence, there shouldn’t be a PC for Japan. India retain their referral but the Penalty Corner is still given to Japan. And, it remains 2-0 in favour of India.
13:39 (IST)
India vs Japan, Asian Champions Trophy Live: Penalty Corner For Japan
Penalty Corner for Japan! Japan with a rare attacking move that takes them into India’s circle. A fine move sees Japan win the first Penalty Corner of the match. First real chance that Japan managed to create in the game so far, but the PC was wasted.
13:36 (IST)
India vs Japan, Asian Champions Trophy Live: Japan Calm Their Nerves But India Still On Charge
Only a couple of attacking moves by Japan but they seem to be more aware in defence at the moment after the early shock by India. India still dictating play, with Harmanpreet Singh in the middle over every move.
13:33 (IST)
India vs Japan, Asian Champions Trophy Live: Japan Startled By India’s Start
India marching forward with immense confidence and determination, leaving Japan startled on occasions. Circle entries by Indians have had Japan to contemplate their game plan this early in the game.
13:28 (IST)
India vs Japan, Asian Champions Trophy Live: India Go 2-0 Up
Second GOAL for India! Floodgates open as India bag their second goal of the match, and not even 2 full minutes have been played in the game so far. India totally on top of Japan and dictating play.
13:26 (IST)
India vs Japan, Asian Champions Trophy Live: Sukhjeet With Opener For India
GOOAAAALLLL! Sukhjeet with an audacious shot after a terrific wing play for India but Japan manage to thwart the danger. But, less than a minute later, Sukhjeet manages to open the account for India.
13:25 (IST)
India vs Japan, Asian Champions Trophy Live: India Coach On Match Against Japan
India head coach Craig Fulton on the fixture: “I think we created quite a few chances (last match), we didn’t finish. We need consistency from last game to this one.”
13:24 (IST)
India vs Japan, Asian Champions Trophy Live: We Are Underway!
National Anthems are over and it’s time for the on-field action to begin. Both Indian and Japanese players have taken their spots on the field. Stay tuned for live updates.
13:17 (IST)
13:14 (IST)
India vs Japan, Asian Champions Trophy Live: A Look At India’s Squad
India’s Squad for the Asian Champions Trophy 2024:
Krishan Bahadur Pathak, Krishan Bahadur Pathak, Jarmanpreet Singh, Sumit, Jugraj Singh, Harmanpreet Singh (captain), Varun Kumar, Amit Rohidas, Hardik Singh (vice-captain), Vivek Sagar Prasad, Manpreet Singh, Nilakanta Sharma, Shamsher Singh, Akashdeep Singh, Mandeep Singh, Gurjant Singh, Sukhjeet Singh, S Karthi.
13:10 (IST)
India vs Japan, Asian Champions Trophy Live: Can India Make It 2 Wins In A Row?
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of India’s second match of the Asian Champions Trophy. After a comprehensive win against China in the opener, India would be keen to win their second match on the trot.
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