Asian Games debutants Ayan Lohchab, Devank Dalal and Ashu Malik were India\u2019s leading attackers in the game.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India will take on South Korea in their second group match on Tuesday. The top two teams from each group progress to the semi-finals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India were all guns blazing in the match, racing to an 18-2 lead after inflicting two all-out on the hosts. Raider Ashu had been instrumental in a strong start, including a three-point Super Raid that helped open up the early advantage. India produced a dominant first-half to take a 31-9 lead at the break, inflicting three all-outs in the opening 20 minutes. Ashu Malik led the attack, while Rahul Sethpal was solid in defence.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Japan's primary source of points has been bonus points, with India keeping the hosts under pressure throughout the half. Shortly after the restart, India inflicted the third all-out of the match on Japan to take a 40-12 lead. However, Japan rallied and outscored India from that point on to reduce the margin of the loss, but India kept hold their lead and wrapped up the opening win. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
India were all guns blazing in the match, racing to an 18-2 lead after inflicting two all-out on the hosts. Raider Ashu had been instrumental in a strong start, including a three-point Super Raid that helped open up the early advantage. India produced a dominant first-half to take a 31-9 lead at the break, inflicting three all-outs in the opening 20 minutes. Ashu Malik led the attack, while Rahul Sethpal was solid in defence.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Japan's best Asian Games finish came at Guangzhou 2010, when the men took bronze. <\/p>\r\n\r\n