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Women's Asian Champions Trophy: Defending Champs India Defeat Japan 2-0 To Set Up Final Against China

By IANS News November 19, 2024 • 19:36 PM View: 262

Asian Champions Trophy Rajgir: The Indian women’s hockey team defeated Japan 2-0 in the semifinals of the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024 at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium here on Monday. Navneet Kaur (48’) scored from the spot in the last quarter to break the deadlock followed by a goal from Lalremsiami (56’), to confirm their Final clash against China on Wednesday.

India started the game with a high press, creating early circle entries, but Navneet and Sangita’s shots were saved by the goalkeeper. They maintained control, constantly winning the ball high up the pitch and gunning for a goal, but were unable to find the back of the net.

With four minutes left in the quarter, India earned a penalty corner, but Navneet’s shot was deflected over the bar. Their fluid build-up play led to another penalty corner a minute later, but Deepika’s flick was easily swatted away by Japan’s goalkeeper Yu Kudo, keeping the score at 0-0. The onslaught continued in the second quarter -- Lalremsiami embarked on a dangerous run down the left baseline as the quarter began, leaving the Japanese defense scrambling, but there was no one in blue to finish the move.

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