Japan vs Malaysia Highlights: JPN 1 MAS 3 (FT) - Hockey Asian Champions Trophy 2023

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JPN vs MAS Match Awards

Hero of the Match: Faiz Jali (Malaysia)

JPN vs MAS Match Awards

Dafanews Young Player of the Match: Muhajir Abdu (Malaysia)

Japan vs Malaysia Match Stats

Japan (23) had more than double circle penetrations than Malaysia (9). They also took more shots than the winning team.

Full Time: Japan 1 Malaysia 3

That's the end of the match. Malaysia have secured the top spot with a convincing 3-1 win over Japan. They looked by far the clinical side of the two and now have ensured their passage to the semifinal. Japan, on the other hand, are in deep trouble after this loss.

Japan Score: JPN 1 MAS 3

Goaaaal!! It is a goal for Japan in the end. Takuma Niwa traps an aerial ball from Genki Mitani and then slaps it in for Samurai. But it is only a consolation for them so late in the match.

Sylverius Scores - JPN 0 MAS 3 (Q4)

Goaaaaaal!! Shello Sylverius scores for Malaysia. They held on to possession and the pass found Sylverius, who takes a touch and then rounds the Japan keeper to send it to the goal. It is all over now for sure.

Malaysia find the net again, but No Goal

The ball goes into the back of the net from Malaysia but it was hit from outside the circle and didn't take any touch before going in. The goal won't stand.

JPN 0 MAS 2 (56 mins, Q4)

Circle entry for Japan but Seren Tanaka can't send the ball in. Another attack fizles out for the Samurai and it has been the same for them all afternoon.

Fitri Saari injured

Razie Rahim and Malaysian players are pressing high, and Fitri Saari is now injured as the stick of a Japan player hits his forehead. Just over six minutes to go in this match and Malaysia lead Japan by two goals.

Japan need a way to win the ball back and so far they have failed to manufacture any decent chance in this quarter. Malaysia, on the other hand, have looked excellent in this match. Not easy to bounce back after their last night drubbing and such a small period between the games.

Japan vs Malaysia LIVE Score: JPN 0 MAS 2 (48 mins, Q4)

Fitri Saari and Najmi Jazlan combine and Malaysia are attacking with comfidence and keeping the possession quite decently. Three minutes gone in the Q4 and Japan need to find a way to get at least one back in the next five minutes.

Japan vs Malaysia LIVE Score: JPN 0 MAS 2 - 3rd Quarter Ends

Malaysia have extended their lead to 2-0 and they look comfortable at the moment. Japan have all to do in the final quarter, and the task is now quite daunting.

Ashari makes an amazing run

That was a mesmserizing run from Firhan Ashari. An excellent run from the sideline but the shot just lacked power and is cleared from the line by a Japanese defender.

Japan 0 Malaysia 2 (42 mins, Q3)

Kaito Tanaka's stick is off-target. It was another decent move from Japan but the end product is disappointing again.

Japan vs Malaysia LIVE Score; JPN 0 MAS 2 (Q3)

Malaysia win a penalty corner. And the shot is deflected wide and Japan get a free out.

Green Card for Aminuddin

Another Green Card for Malaysia. That is three cards for them in this 3rd quarter, two Green and one yellow. Japan, with all the advantage, will be unhappy with themselves for still trailing in this match.

Malaysia Score: JPN 0 MAS 2 (Q3)

Goaaaaaal!! Azuan Hasan comes off the bench from his Yellow Card and scores the goal for Malaysia. An excellent run from him and he found Fitri Saari, whose ball is then smuggled in by Hasan to double Malaysia's lead.

Yoshikawa saves Malaysia shot - JPN 0 MAS 1 (Q3)

Malaysia make a lighting quick counterattack from the Japan PC, but Yoshikawa makes a superb save to deny Malaysia. Pulsating stuff and Malaysia were close to double their lead.

Penalty Corner for Japan

Smart work by Ken Nagayoshi to win a PC for Malaysia. He makes a swift turn and then hits the ball to Marhan Jalil's feet.

Ooka missed a huge chance

Ryoma Ooka scored the first goal of this Hockey Asian Champions Trophy edition. And he should have added to his tally there. That was a golden opportunity for Japan to restore parity.

JAP 0 MAS 1 (Q3)

Azuan Hasan fails to control is momentum and clatters into a Japanese player. And he subsequently is given a Yellow Card. And Ryoma Ooka fails to capitalize a massive chance soon after.

Japan vs Malaysia LIVE Score: JPN 0 MAS 1 (HT)

It is half time and Najmi Jazlan's deflected goal from the penalty corner still gives Malaysia the lead. Japan have done well since going behind but they trail at the break. As things stand, Malaysia reclaim the top spot on the table while Japan inch closer towards exit.

A different variation from the penalty corner and the shot from Japan captain Massaki Ohashi is off target. Malaysia still lead 1-0 and we are two minutes away from half time.

Penalty Corner for Japan

Japan have been given a penalty corner as Aminuddin makes a poor tackle from behind on Kosei Kawabe.

Japan lose review - JPN 0 MAS 1 (Q2)

Razie Rahim had a touch on his foot and Kosei Kawabe went for a review after the umpire didn't give it at real time. The video assistant umpire though have upheld the decision and it is not a penalty corner for Japan.

Japan vs Malaysia LIVE Score: JPN 0 MAS 1 (Q2)

Malaysia are still leading with a single goal but Japan have so far looked decent after conceding the goal. They are playing with purpose.

Firhan Ashari makes a good run but Kawahara steals it again. He has been excellent for Japan in defense.

Malaysia in the attack in the early phase of te 2nd quarter, but Shota Yamada defends extremely well for Japan.

Japan vs Malaysia LIVE Score: JPN 0 MAS 1 - 1st Quarter Ends

The first 15 minute of the match is done and dusted. And Japan are trailing against Malaysia in this important encounter. Najmi Jazlan so far has scored the solitary goal of the match.