Asian Games hockey semifinals
India defeats host nation Japan 3-1 to reach Asian Games hockey semifinals.
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India’s Pool B campaign included emphatic wins before the Japan match: 19-0 over Uzbekistan, 17-1 over Indonesia and 20-1 over Thailand.
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India scored early through Lalremsiami in the fifth minute, but converted just one of the five penalty corners it earned in the first half; Ishika’s goal came from a rebound after Navneet Kaur’s initial attempt was saved.
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Japan had a first-quarter chance to equalise, but goalkeeper Savita Punia stopped Maho Ueno’s penalty-corner attempt.
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India’s win left it atop Pool B with 12 points and guaranteed a top-two finish; Japan had nine points and stood second at the time. The top two teams in each group advance to the semifinals.
India's women's hockey team beat host nation Japan 3-1 to reach the Asian Games semifinals with their fourth straight victory Business Standard. Goals from Lalremsiami, Ishika Chaudhary, and Navneet Kaur secured India's spot atop Pool B, guaranteeing a top-two finish and passage to the next round.
The dominant performance extended India's remarkable pool run: wins of 19-0 over Uzbekistan, 17-1 over Indonesia, and 20-1 over Thailand set the stage for the Japan showdown India Today. India controlled most of the match despite Japan's late pressure, with goalkeeper Savita Punia making a crucial first-quarter penalty-corner save to keep Japan off the board early.
Lalremsiami's Early Goal Sets Tone
India struck fast through Lalremsiami in the fifth minute, establishing control from the opening whistle Free Press Journal. The early goal gave India breathing room, though it managed just one conversion from five penalty corners in the first half. Ishika Chaudhary doubled the lead before halftime on a rebound after Navneet Kaur's initial shot was stopped.
Navneet Extends Lead in Third Quarter
Navneet Kaur added India's third goal in the third quarter, pushing the team's lead beyond reach Zee News. Japan's Shiho Kobayakawa pulled one back early in the fourth quarter, but the hosts could not mount a full comeback despite mounting late pressure. India's defense held firm through the final stages to secure the 3-1 victory.
India Clinches Pool Lead with 12 Points
The win left India atop Pool B with 12 points, guaranteeing a semifinal spot regardless of the final pool match against Singapore Daily Hunt. Japan finished second with nine points at the time, with both teams already securing their passage to the knockout stage. India's four consecutive victories have made them one of the tournament's dominant teams.
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