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India vs Japan, Asian Champions Trophy 2024, Live Updates: India men’s hockey team take on Japan in their second Asian Champions Trophy match on Monday in China. India made their intent clear with 2 goals in the opening two minutes of the game to leave Japan stunned. Earlier on Sunday, the Paris Olympics bronze medalist began their campaign with a thumping 3-0 victory against hosts China. Jugraj Singh provided a superb pass into the shooting circle of China and an alert Sukhjeet Singh put his stick in time to score the opener for India. In the second quarter, it was Uttam Singh, who doubled India’s lead with a superb strike from the shooting circle. Abhishek then made it 3-0 with a powerful backhand shot.
Here are the Live Updates of India vs Japan, Men’s Asian Champions Trophy hockey match –
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)
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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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