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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.

India vs Japan, Asian Champions Trophy 2023 Semi-final Live: India Aim To Maintain Consistency Against Japan In Knockout Game

India vs Japan, Asian Champions Trophy semi-final Live Updates: India's focus will be on the penalty corner conversion rate when they take on Japan in the semi-final of Asian Champions Trophy 2023 on Friday. The match will take place at the at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai.

Asian Champions Trophy 2023: Pakistan Thrash China 6-1 To Finish Fifth

A dominant Pakistan walloped China 6-1 to earn a consolation victory in the fifth place play-off encounter in the Asian Champions Trophy Hockey tournament in Chennai on Friday. Muhammad Khan and Muhammad Ammad struck a brace each for Pakistan while Abdul Shahid and Abdul Rana scored one apiece. Benhai Chen was the lone goal-scorer for China. Pakistan fielded mostly players, who are set to take part in Junior World Hockey Championship as the senior team prepared for the Asian Games in Hangzhou. The Pakistanis practically sealed the game in the opening quarter itself. It all began on an attacking note from both sides.

India vs Japan, Asian Champions Trophy: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

India will take on Japan in the semi-final match of the Asian Champions Trophy on Friday in Chennai. No doubt, India will start as favourites after their unbeaten run in the round-robin stage, winning four matches and drawing one to top the points table. However, India would be wary of Japan, the only side the hosts have not beaten. The league match between the two sides had ended in a 1-1 draw. There is a wide gap in the world rankings between the two teams as India are at fourth spot as against 19 of Japan. But the home side should not forget that they had lost to Japan 3-5 in the semifinals of the 2021 edition in Dhaka.

Asian Champions Trophy 2023: India Look To Maintain Intensity Throughout 60 Minutes In Semi-final Against Japan

Maintaining intensity throughout the 60 minutes of the game and consistency in finishing would be India's targets when the hosts take on Japan in the semifinal of the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament in Chennai on Friday. No doubt, India will start as favourites after their unbeaten run in the round-robin stage, winning four matches and drawing one to top the points table. However, India would be wary of Japan, the only side the hosts have not beaten. The league match between the two sides had ended in a 1-1 draw.

Watch: Crowd Sings 'Vande Mataram' Ahead Of India-Pakistan Asian Champions Trophy Hockey Match

The Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai saw a full house as India hammered arch-rivals Pakistan 4-0 in a round-robin match of the ongoing Asian Champions Trophy. Harmanpreet Singh scored two goals while Jugrag Singh also found the back of the net as India utilised their penalty corners to assert their dominance over Pakistan. In the final quarter, Akashdeep Singh's field goal as India progressed to the semi-final without suffering a defeat.

Asian Champions Trophy 2023: India Look To Maintain Intensity Throughout 60 Minutes In Semi-final Against Japan

Maintaining intensity throughout the 60 minutes of the game and consistency in finishing would be India's targets when the hosts take on Japan in the semifinal of the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament in Chennai on Friday. No doubt, India will start as favourites after their unbeaten run in the round-robin stage, winning four matches and drawing one to top the points table. However, India would be wary of Japan, the only side the hosts have not beaten. The league match between the two sides had ended in a 1-1 draw.

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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

India vs Japan, Asian Champions Trophy 2023 Semi-final Live: India Aim To Maintain Consistency Against Japan In Knockout Game

Asian Champions Trophy 2023: Pakistan Thrash China 6-1 To Finish Fifth

India vs Japan, Asian Champions Trophy: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

Asian Champions Trophy 2023: India Look To Maintain Intensity Throughout 60 Minutes In Semi-final Against Japan

Watch: Crowd Sings 'Vande Mataram' Ahead Of India-Pakistan Asian Champions Trophy Hockey Match

Asian Champions Trophy 2023: India Look To Maintain Intensity Throughout 60 Minutes In Semi-final Against Japan