India vs Japan Asian Champions Trophy Highlights: India were blocked out by a dogged Japanese defence.
India vs Japan Asian Champions Trophy Highlights: Three-time champions and title favourites India were held to a 1-1 draw by Japan in their second match of the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament here on Friday. India had started their campaign on a rousing note, demolishing China 7-1 on Thursday. But, the home side were blocked out by a dogged Japanese defence. Ken Nagayoshi gave Japan the lead in the 28th minute which was neutralised by India skipper Harmanpreet Singh in the 43rd minute.
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Aug 04, 2023 10:12 PM IST
India vs Japan Live Score Asian Champions Trophy 2023: Final hooter! India 1-1 Japan
Japan definitely have to be slightly happier of the two sides. India had a chance of going top of the table today but Malaysia will stay there. For Japan, it is a valuable point against the hosts and tournament favourites and it is something that they can build on after the disappointment they suffered against South Korea.
Aug 04, 2023 10:12 PM IST
India vs Japan Live Score Asian Champions Trophy 2023: Sreejesh in the nick of time
60 mins: A long speculative ball threatens to cause chaos in the Indian circle but Sreejesh clears the danger. That should be that.
Aug 04, 2023 10:07 PM IST
India vs Japan Live Score Asian Champions Trophy 2023: India keep the pressure up
56 mins: Some desperate defending from Japan as they keep India out in these last minutes. First Yoshikawa thwarts the threat from Sukhjeet and Nilakanta comining and entering the circle. Before that Yamada drives Mandeep off the edge of the circle. Mandeep picks a five-minute suspension shortly after that which means India will be one-man short for the rest of this match.