Japan vs India Highlights, Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024: JPN vs IND: 0-3 at Full-time!

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Navneet Kaur wins the Player of the Match award with the first goal of the match to her name.
India end the pool stage staying undefeated, winning all matches with big margins. They now go into the knockout stages as the table-toppers.
India are not satisfied. They are still looking for more goals with Sushila making a long run from the back, entering the circle, tried to make it count, but was stopped by Japanese defenders but this was an definitely a positive play from India.
Before Navneet opened the scoresheet, India could not take advantage of the penalty corners they got which were many. However, since their first goal, the story has turned for the good of the Indian team.
India are looking lethal in the last quarter every time and however good Japan's goalkeeper was in the first half, that much ruthless India have been in this half in their shots, especially after Navneet's goal from the open play.

Deepika celebrates with her teammates.
Another penalty corner and another goal for India and this time it's Deepika Kumari again. She gets her 10th goal of the tournament.
India get a few consecutive back-to-back penalty corners and the third time becomes the charm for India as Deepika Kumari scores her ninth goal for the tournament and India's second for the day.
The fourth and final quarter is underway.
The third quarter ends with India having taken the lead with a goal.
JPN 0-1 IND
While this goal could have meant India playing with more pressure and openly with confidence, that has not exactly been the case and the credit for that should absolutely go to Japan. They are giving a touch fight still.

Navneet celebrates with her teammates.
India finally break the deadlock with a smart goal from Navneet Kaur from open play.
Japan get a good chance but what should have been a pass, turned into a shot form the side and it was stopped.
India with early circle entry and captain Salima gets an early chance but it's the Japanese goalkeeper again who stands as the wall in the face of India's effective attack.
The second half and third quarter is underway.
It has been a close contest between India and Japan so far and the 2nd quarter and 1st half of the game ends the same way, goalless.
JPN 0-0 IND
Japan are slowly creating chances. They've entered the circled a few times now and get a long corner but India's defense hasn't been bad either.
India win another penalty corner. This is their fourth of the evening. The injection was decent and with the ball hovering near the goalpost for quite some time, India got a number of chances to get the lead but fail to put the ball into the post in any one of those times.
Japan lose the ball in the midfield, India penetrate the circle again and take a good shot, but it was defended well again by Japan. Japan's defensive skill needs to be praised at this point.
Considering this is the last pool stage match for the tournament and the spots on the table has almost been solidified, India can even get away with a draw to stay at the top of the table.
India have more than 60% possession so far, but the pressure and marking from Japan has been quite smart so far. The problem for them has been that they are yet to penetrate the circle even once so far.
2nd quarter is now underway.
The first quarter ends goalless.
JPN 0-0 IND
Sangita and captain Tete has been wreaking havoc through the left side and have penetrated the circle at least 2 times now. However, Japan's defense has been a wall so far.
This game has been tougher for the Indian team than yesterday's against China. India's attacking chances have been fewer but their efforts have been clearly visible. They've earned another penalty corner and it was defended amazingly well by the Japanese defense.
India are gaining control of the game steadily now and they have now earned a penalty corner. Captain Tete stepped up to inject the ball, Deepika takes a shot and it striker a Japanese defender's feet and they had a second PC, but Japan's goalkeeper does exceptionally well to stop it shot.
India penetrate the circle after some time but and it seems their efforts of attack are becoming a bit more consistent now. However, Japan are playing smart both in the defense and midfield.
India began starting the game yesterday again one of their toughest opponents in this tournament, China with a quick and early pressure. However, that has not exactly been the case today. Japan are doing extremely well so far.
Captain Salima Tete led by example, while Sangita Kumari and Deepika also found the back of the net in the top-of-the-table clash. With 12 points from four matches, India sit comfortably atop the standings and will look to carry this momentum into the semifinals.
Japan, on the other hand, have had a mixed campaign. After opening with draws against Korea and Thailand, they suffered a defeat to China but managed to bounce back with a 2-1 victory over Malaysia in their previous game. With five points to their name, Japan face a must-win scenario to keep their tournament hopes alive.
Historically, both teams have enjoyed success in the competition, each lifting the trophy twice. However, India's recent performances and home advantage make them the favorites for this encounter. Japan will need to overcome a well-organized Indian defense and capitalize on any scoring opportunities to challenge the hosts.
India's consistent scoring and cohesive team play, coupled with their solid defensive setup, have been the hallmarks of their campaign. Japan, despite their struggles, possess the potential to upset their opponents and will be eager to bring their best game to the field.