India vs Japan, Asian Champions Trophy Semi-final Highlights: India defeated Japan 5-0 in the second semi-final of the Asian Champions Trophy at Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai on Friday. The win helped India set up a final clash with Malaysia, who beat South Korea 6-2 in the first semi-final. For India, Akashdeep Singh's field goal broke the deadlock before Harmanpreet Singh's superb drag flick doubled the lead for the hosts. Later, an amazing hit from Manpreet Singh touched the stick of Mandeep Singh and entered the post to put India 3-0 up. Sumit then made it 4-0 with a magical goal in the third quarter. Karthi Selvam then put one into the post in the final quarter to help India end the game on a high.
Here are the Highlights of India vs Japan, Asian Champions Trophy semi-final match from Chennai:
- 22:03 (IST)India vs Japan Live: India Win!!!India have won the game with a 5-0 margin! What a win this is for the Harmanpreet Singh-led side. They dominated the game throughout, giving really less chances to Japan. Goals after goals and here they are. The Indian team sets up a final clash with Malaysia with this victory.
- 21:31 (IST)India vs Japan Live: Close chance for India!It was a good chance created by India from the left flank. Hadik Singh and Mandeep Singh combined to make a beautiful pass. First Hardik touched the ball, then Mandeep. But Akashdeep Singh, who was near the right post, failed to receive it properly and lost the possesion.
- 20:45 (IST)India vs Japan, Asian Champions Trophy: PC for India!An early PC for India. Hardik Singh had made the interjection but the drag flick of Harmanpreet Singh was avoided well by Japan goalie. The visitors almost had the opening goal in the counterattack but the final shot misses the post by a whisker. What a start to the game!
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