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India vs Japan Highlights, Asian Champions Trophy 2023 Semi-final: India Thump Japan 5-0, Set Up Final With Malaysia

India vs Japan, Asian Champions Trophy Semi-final Highlights: India defeated Japan 5-0 in the second semi-final of the Asian Champions Trophy at Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai on Friday. The win helped India set up a final clash with Malaysia, who beat South Korea 6-2 in the first semi-final. For India, Akashdeep Singh's field goal broke the deadlock before Harmanpreet Singh's superb drag flick doubled the lead for the hosts. Later, an amazing hit from Manpreet Singh touched the stick of Mandeep Singh and entered the post to put India 3-0 up. Sumit then made it 4-0 with a magical goal in the third quarter. Karthi Selvam then put one into the post in the final quarter to help India end the game on a high.

Asian Champions Trophy 2023: India Rout Japan 5-0 In Semi-Final, To Face Malaysia In Summit Clash

A dominant India mauled reigning Asian champions Japan 5-0 to enter their fourth Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament final at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium in Chennai on Friday. While three-time champions India adopted a high-press hockey from the onset, Japan played deep into their defence to thwart the home team's attacks. India got the first scoring chance of the match in the form of a penalty corner but Japan goalkeeper Takashi Yoshikawa made a confident save to deny home team skipper Harmanpreet Singh.

Watch: Harmanpreet Singh's Blazing Drag Flick Against Pakistan In Asian Champions Trophy

India certainly found answers for their penalty conversion troubles by scoring as many as three goals through the method in their Asian Champions Trophy match against Pakistan on Wednesday. Skipper Harmanpreet Singh scored two goals while Jugrag Singh also hit one as India beautifully took advantage of their penalty corners against the Asian rivals at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, Chennai. A field goal from Akashdeep Singh in the final quarter helped India beat Pakistan comprehensively by a 4-0 margin in their final round-robin league match.

Harmanpreet Singh Shines As India Beat Pakistan 4-0 In Asian Champions Trophy Hockey

Skipper Harmanpreet Singh scored twice as a dominant India beat arch-rivals Pakistan comprehensively by a 4-0 margin in their final round-robin league match to enter the semifinals on an unbeaten note in Chennai on Wednesday. Harmanpreet (15th, 23rd minutes) converted two penalty corners, while Jugraj Singh (36th) netted from another set piece. India's final goal came from the sticks of Akashdeep Singh from a field play in the 55th minute. The result meant India topped the standings with 13 points from four wins and one draw.

"If We Play More...": Harmanpreet Singh On India-Pakistan Hockey Matches

India are set to take on Pakistan at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday. Host skipper Harmanpreet Singh said that the matches against Pakistan will help both the teams as well as the Asian hockey. He added that the sides should play more against each other. India have already sealed their semi-final berth, while the fate of Pakistan depends heavily on their match against the hosts. While a win will help the visitors enter the knockout stage, a loss will risk their chances of advancing to the next stage.

"If We Play More...": Harmanpreet Singh On India-Pakistan Hockey Matches

India are set to take on Pakistan at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday. Host skipper Harmanpreet Singh said that the matches against Pakistan will help both the teams as well as the Asian hockey. He added that the sides should play more against each other. India have already sealed their semi-final berth, while the fate of Pakistan depends heavily on their match against the hosts. While a win will help the visitors enter the knockout stage, a loss will risk their chances of advancing to the next stage.

Asian Games: Indian Men's Hockey Team Clubbed With Pakistan In Pool A

The Indian men's hockey team was placed in Pool A along with Pakistan for the Hangzhou Asian Games. Aside from these two teams, Japan, Bangladesh, Singapore and Uzbekistan were also placed in the same pool. India will face Pakistan in the much-anticipated encounter on September 30. On the other hand, the Indian women's hockey team were placed along with Korea, Malaysia, China, Oman, Thailand and Indonesia in Pool A. The hockey schedule was jointly announced by the Hangzhou Asian Games organising committee and Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) on Tuesday, after approval from the International Hockey Federation (FIH).

"Will Stick To Our Original Structure...": India Hockey Men's Team Skipper Harmanpreet Singh Ahead Of Pakistan Clash

Indian men's hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh is happy with his team's improved strike-rate of short corners but wants a curb on conceding silly penalty corners in its important match against arch-rivals Pakistan in the Asian Champions Trophy on Wednesday. "It would definitely be a high-intensity tie. We need to be smart and focus on our actual game plan and our responsibilities. We will stick to our original structure and try to finish better," he told PTI after his team's 3-2 victory over South Korea.

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India vs Japan Highlights, Asian Champions Trophy 2023 Semi-final: India Thump Japan 5-0, Set Up Final With Malaysia

Asian Champions Trophy 2023: India Rout Japan 5-0 In Semi-Final, To Face Malaysia In Summit Clash

Watch: Harmanpreet Singh's Blazing Drag Flick Against Pakistan In Asian Champions Trophy

Harmanpreet Singh Shines As India Beat Pakistan 4-0 In Asian Champions Trophy Hockey

"If We Play More...": Harmanpreet Singh On India-Pakistan Hockey Matches

"If We Play More...": Harmanpreet Singh On India-Pakistan Hockey Matches

Asian Games: Indian Men's Hockey Team Clubbed With Pakistan In Pool A

"Will Stick To Our Original Structure...": India Hockey Men's Team Skipper Harmanpreet Singh Ahead Of Pakistan Clash