US EditionIND 3-2 JPN HIGHLIGHTS, Hockey Asian Cup 2025: India Qualifies for Super 4 and Goes Top of Pool A After Narrow Win
Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored twice and Mandeep Singh once as India secured second consecutive win, advancing to Super 4s in Men's Hockey Asia Cup 2025.
- On Sunday, India men's hockey team defeated Japan men's hockey team 3-2 at Rajgir Hockey Stadium, Rajgir, Bihar during the Men's Hockey Asia Cup 2025.
- With World Cup qualification on the line, Asia Cup 2025 winner directly books a place in the Men's Hockey World Cup next year, and India will face Kazakhstan on Monday, September 1.
- Captain Harmanpreet Singh struck twice on penalty corners in the 5th and 46th minutes, while Mandeep Singh opened scoring in the 4th minute for India.
- India now sit atop Pool A with six points, and the win ensured India a place in the Super 4s stage of the Asia Cup.
- The Sunday crowd of over 4,000 witnessed Krishan B Pathak celebrate his 150th international game with key saves, while India received multiple cards including a Harmanpreet yellow and two green cards to Raj Kumar Pal and Amit Rohidas.
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Harmanpreet's India survive 'silly mistakes,' humidity threat to edge past Japanese storm in Asia Cup hockey
India secured second win of the Men's Asia Cup to enter the ‘Super 4’ stage of the Asia Cup. But the scoreline could have been much better than 3-2, had the field-goal chances been converted.
Men's Hockey Asia Cup: India secure Super 4s spot with 3-2 win over Japan
Captain Harmanpreet Singh (5', 46') and Mandeep Singh (4') scored goals for India while Kosei Kawabe (38',59') scored a brace for Japan. With this win, India has secured a spot in the Super 4s stage as they progress ahead in the tournament. The match also marked an important milestone for Indian goalkeeper Krishan B Pathak as he celebrated his 150th international game.
India overcome Japan to register consecutive wins, confirm place in Super Fours of Hockey Asia Cup 2025
India overcame a tough Japanese challenge in their second match of the Hockey Asia Cup, registering a 3-2 win to clinch their second consecutive match and ensure a place in the Super Fours of the tournament. Harmanpreet Singh scored twice, while Raj Kumar Pal scored once in another gripping encounter. The Indians were more aggressive in the first quarter of the game, unlike in their previous clash against China, where they had to wait for their …
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