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Asia Cup Hockey: India beat Japan 2-1 in first Super 4 league match, avenge pool loss | Hockey News
JAKARTA: The Indian men’s hockey team scored two great goals to beat Japan 2-1 in their first Super 4 match and avenge their loss in the Asian Cup finals Here comes Saturday.
The defending champions, who lost 2-5 to Japan in the final round, scored two beautiful goals thanks to Manjeet (8 minutes) and Pawan Rajbhar (35 minutes) to score the narrow goal. star.
Japan’s only goal came from a corner taken by Takuma Niwa in the 18th minute.
AS IT HAPPENED
Japan initially threatened India and won a corner from the first minute but the Indians blocked the danger.
The Indians grew more confident and steady as the game progressed.
It was a moment of brilliance from Manjeet that gave India the lead. He had an excellent solo on the left after receiving a pass from Pawan Rajbhar and used his perfect 3D skill to beat Takashi Yoshikawa under the Japanese crossbar.
Maninder Singh earned India a corner in the 13th minute but Nilam Sanjeep Xess’ effort was blocked by the Japanese defense.
As was the case with the first half, the Japanese started the second 15 minutes with a promising note and secured a corner in the 18th minute, from which Takuma Niwas scored from a rebound after the shot. Ken Nagayoshi’s initial shot is saved by India keeper Karkera.
Being led, Japan continued to put pressure on the Indian defense and earned two more corners, making the Indian defense helpless.
A few minutes later, Karthi Selvam missed a golden opportunity when he could not get past Japan’s goalkeeper Yoshikawa from a one-on-one situation.
Rajbhar restored the lead for India five minutes into the second half, finishing from close range after being set up by Uttam Singh’s brilliant slot.
Five minutes later, India was awarded another corner but the Japanese failed to take advantage of the opportunity.
Led by a goal, the Japanese put unrelenting pressure on the Indian citadel but the backline led by Birendra Lakra stood firm to maintain their lead.
Just three minutes from the last penalty, Japan enjoyed a corner but the Indians defended tight to score the victory.
India will face Malaysia in their next Super 4 match on Sunday.
Meanwhile, in another Super 4 match of the day, Korea and Malaysia drew 2-2.
In the Super 4s, India, Japan, Korea and Malaysia will play against each other once with the top two teams going to the final.
The defending champions, who lost 2-5 to Japan in the final round, scored two beautiful goals thanks to Manjeet (8 minutes) and Pawan Rajbhar (35 minutes) to score the narrow goal. star.
Japan’s only goal came from a corner taken by Takuma Niwa in the 18th minute.
AS IT HAPPENED
Japan initially threatened India and won a corner from the first minute but the Indians blocked the danger.
The Indians grew more confident and steady as the game progressed.
It was a moment of brilliance from Manjeet that gave India the lead. He had an excellent solo on the left after receiving a pass from Pawan Rajbhar and used his perfect 3D skill to beat Takashi Yoshikawa under the Japanese crossbar.
Maninder Singh earned India a corner in the 13th minute but Nilam Sanjeep Xess’ effort was blocked by the Japanese defense.
As was the case with the first half, the Japanese started the second 15 minutes with a promising note and secured a corner in the 18th minute, from which Takuma Niwas scored from a rebound after the shot. Ken Nagayoshi’s initial shot is saved by India keeper Karkera.
Being led, Japan continued to put pressure on the Indian defense and earned two more corners, making the Indian defense helpless.
A few minutes later, Karthi Selvam missed a golden opportunity when he could not get past Japan’s goalkeeper Yoshikawa from a one-on-one situation.
Rajbhar restored the lead for India five minutes into the second half, finishing from close range after being set up by Uttam Singh’s brilliant slot.
Five minutes later, India was awarded another corner but the Japanese failed to take advantage of the opportunity.
Led by a goal, the Japanese put unrelenting pressure on the Indian citadel but the backline led by Birendra Lakra stood firm to maintain their lead.
Just three minutes from the last penalty, Japan enjoyed a corner but the Indians defended tight to score the victory.
India will face Malaysia in their next Super 4 match on Sunday.
Meanwhile, in another Super 4 match of the day, Korea and Malaysia drew 2-2.
In the Super 4s, India, Japan, Korea and Malaysia will play against each other once with the top two teams going to the final.
