Hockey, Asian Champions Trophy: India outclass Japan in dominant victory
After their 3-0 win against hosts China in their campaign opener, India sailed past Japan with a 5-1 win in their second match at the Asian Champions Trophy.
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Defending Champions India were utterly dominant as they sailed past Japan with a 5-1 win here at the Asian Champions Trophy Moqi, China on Monday.
India continued their winning ways after their 3-0 win against hosts China in their campaign opener. Sukhjeet Singh (2', 60') scored a double in India's win while Abhishek (3'), Sanjay (17') and Uttam Singh (54') scored a goal each while Kazumasa Matsumoto (41') scored the lone goal for Japan.
India were quick to get underway with a brilliant goal by Sukhjeet Singh in the 2nd minute. It was Sanjay, hovering on the right side of the circle, to lob in a cross pass that was swiftly deflected by Sukhjeet. Indian forwards extended the lead to 2-0 in the following minute with Abhishek dribbling past multiple Japanese defenders to drive it around the goalkeeper to score.
The onslaught continued in the second quarter with Sanjay converting a splendid penalty corner in the 17th minute. With 3-0 lead on the board, India were in a comfortable position while Japan tried to shake off the early nerves and bounce back in the game.
They made quick amends in their attack to fetch a PC in the 21st minute. But Japan's dragflick was finely blocked by Indian...
