Asian Champions Trophy Hockey 2021: India will take on Japan in their semi-final match on Tuesday.© Instagram
Japan, aiming to make the final, lead 5-1 against India in the semi-finals of the Asian Champions Trophy men’s hockey tournament in Dhaka on Tuesday. The two sides have already faced each other in the tournament, when India defeated Japan 6–0 in their last round-robin match. After finishing the round-robin stage at the top of the standings with 10 points, ahead of Korea (6), Japan (5), Pakistan (5) and hosts Bangladesh, India will be aiming to build on their stellar performances in this tournament . (0).
India vs Japan, Asian Champions Trophy Semifinal, Live Updates & Scores, Dhaka
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18:57 (IST)
The fourth quarter begins!
It is the final quarter and India are trailing 1-5. Japan will aim to end the match with no goals scored.
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18:55 (IST)
The third quarter is over!
The third quarter is over and Japan leads 5-1 against India. Another quarter to go!
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18:49 (IST)
Japan again scored 5-1 . Did
Tanaka plays a selfless pass and Uka nets him! Five more minutes to go into the third quarter!
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18:43 (IST)
Another goal from Japan! India lost its referral!
India lost their referral and Japan extended their lead to 4-1. Kosi Kawabe left behind a lone Indian goalkeeper! Defense of India was like an idol!
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18:37 (IST)
The third trimester begins!
Q3 begins and India would be hoping to narrow the deficit!
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18:26 (IST)
India trail 1-3 at half time!
In the second quarter, a penalty stroke in the last minute leveled Japan 3-1. India has a lot to do in the remaining two quarters!
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18:24 (IST)
Japan leveled 3-1 with a penalty stroke!
It was a foul on Tanaka and after a video referral, Japan is awarded a penalty. Pathak fouled Tanaka. Kirishita easily got past the goalkeeper in the 14th minute of the second quarter!
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18:19 (IST)
Amazing Savings by Krishnan Pathak!
Pathak made a brilliant save in the ninth minute of the second quarter to prevent Japan from scoring another goal!
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18:10 (IST)
India got their first penalty corner in the fourth minute of the second quarter!
India fail to convert due to a brilliant save by the opposition goalkeeper!
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18:05 (IST)
India’s score in the second minute of the second quarter!
Dilpreet reduced the loss! He scores a field goal and makes it 1-2.
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18:04 (IST)
Second quarter begins!
The second quarter has started and India will aim to reduce the deficit.
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18:03 (IST)
First quarter ended! India trail 0-2 vs Japan
The first quarter is over and Japan is leading 2-0 vs India, courtesy of goals from Yamada and Fujishima!
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18:00 (IST)
India hasn’t found its pace yet and it’s already been 12 minutes!
It is the 12th minute and India are still dominating Japan. They haven’t been given any chance to score yet!
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17:55 (IST)
Penalty corner for Japan again in the fifth minute!
Japan failed to convert their sixth penalty corner into a wide. India must be hoping for some stability!
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17:49 (IST)
Japan scores again in the second minute!
For Japan, Raiki Fujishima took a 2-0 lead. Alarm bells are ringing for India. It’s not what they expected!
Clean strike from penalty corner!
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17:45 (IST)
Target!!!! Japan scores with a penalty stroke!
Shota Yamada gave Japan an early lead and score from a penalty corner. He scored in the first minute itself. He goes for the right corner and converts it easily.
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17:40 (IST)
First quarter begins!
The first quarter has started and Japan got a penalty corner in the very first minute.
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17:39 (IST)
Japan starting XI
Here is Japan’s XI for today:
Takashi, Shota, Masaki, Ken, Ryoki, Kazuma, Takuma, Seren (C), Kaito, Ryoma, Kenta.
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17:36 (IST)
National Anthem Time!
Both teams have gone for their respective national anthems! India are looking confident for this game and will be hoping for an easy result today!
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17:09 (IST)
India Favorite!
India will be the favorites for the Asian Champions Trophy semifinal clash vs Japan, having already beaten them 6-0 in the round-robin stage. Harmanpreet Singh (10th and 53rd) made braces at the Maulana Bhasani Hockey Stadium, while Dilpreet Singh (23rd), Jarmanpreet Singh (34th), Sumit (46th) and Shamsher Singh (54th) also registered their names. ,
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17:00 (IST)
India starting XI
Here is India’s starting XI for the semi-finals:
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16:44 (IST)
Hello everyone and good afternoon!
Hello everyone and good afternoon! Welcome to our live coverage of the Asian Champions Trophy semi-final match between India and Japan in Dhaka. The defending champions are in good form and have already beaten Japan once during the round-robin phase. stay tuned!
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