India immediately initiated an aggressive approach, applying relentless pressure to unsettle Japan. In response, Japan admirably held their ground, negating India's attempts to seize an early advantage.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Remarkably, they launched counterattacks, shifting the pressure back onto the Indian team. Japan even earned a penalty corner opportunity, but failed to capitalise on it, resulting in a goalless first quarter.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The second quarter mirrored the intensity of the first, with India persistently striving to break the deadlock, yet Japan's resolute defense held firm, preventing India's attempts to take the lead.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Despite India earning a penalty corner and coming close to scoring on multiple occasions, Japan's goalkeeper Akio Tanaka exhibited exceptional skills, preventing them from finding the back of the net.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Simultaneously, Japan managed to secure a penalty corner but was unable to convert it. Notably, neither India nor Japan managed to find the back of the net during the second quarter, leaving the score tied at 0-0 as both teams headed into halftime.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India's relentless offensive efforts finally bore fruit early in the third quarter when Navneet Kaur (31') unleashed a powerful shot to secure a 1-0 lead for the hosts.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
However, shortly after conceding the goal, Japan swiftly bounced back, with Kana Urata (37') converting a penalty corner through a brilliantly placed shot to level the score.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Nonetheless, the Indian Team persisted in their attacking tactics, repeatedly penetrating the circle in their quest to regain the lead.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
They even earned a penalty corner, but Japan's goalkeeper, Eika Nakamura, pulled off a solid save to prevent them from going ahead again. The penultimate quarter ended with no further goals, leaving the score deadlocked at 1-1.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The fourth quarter started in the best way possible for India as they won three back-to-back penalty corners and they were third-time lucky as Sangita Kumari (47\u2019) produced a superb deflection to give the Indian Team a 2-1 lead.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With eight minutes left for the full-time whistle, India got a chance to extend their lead as they won a penalty corner but the hosts were unable to capitalise on it this time courtesy of a good save by Eika Nakamura.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In a last-ditch effort to level the score, Japan intensified their attacks and came agonizingly close to scoring in the dying minutes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
However, the Indian Team displayed unwavering defensive resolve, denying their opponents any opportunity to stage a comeback. As a result, India secured a 2-1 victory in the match.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India will now lock horns with Korea in their fifth and final Pool stage match of the tournament on November 2.<\/p>\r\n\r\n", "image": "https:\/\/img.cricketnmore.com\/uploads\/2023\/10\/womens-asian-champions-trophy-india-outshine-japan-2-1-to-record-4th-win-in-a-row.jpg", "alt_img": "Women's Asian Champions Trophy: India outshine Japan 2-1 to record 4th win in a row", "alt_title": "Women's Asian Champions Trophy: India outshine Japan 2-1 to record 4th win in a row", "image1": null, "video": null, "seo_title": "Women's Asian Champions Trophy: India Outshine Japan 2-1 To Record 4th Win In A Row On Cricketnmore", "seo_desc": "Women's Asian Champions Trophy: India Outshine Japan 2-1 To Record 4th Win In A Row, Asian Champions Trophy Ranchi: The Indian women's hockey team on Tuesday registered a brilliant 2-1 win over Japan in their.", "seo_keywords": "Asian Champions Trophy, Hockey India, The Indian, Jharkhand Women, Asian Champions Trophy Ranchi, Navneet Kaur, Sangita Kumari, Kana Urata, Despite India, Akio Tanaka, Indian Team, Eika Nakamura", "tag": "", "tagging": "Asian Champions Trophy, Hockey India, The Indian, Jharkhand Women, Asian Champions Trophy Ranchi, Navneet Kaur, Sangita Kumari, Kana Urata, Despite India, Akio Tanaka, Indian Team, Eika Nakamura", "status": "1", "img_rpt": "0", "google": "1", "standout": "0", "edapps": "0", "pulse": "0", "no_index": "0", "feed": "0", "fixture": null, "slug": "womens-asian-champions-trophy-india-outshine-japan-2-1-to-record-4th-win-in-a-row", "user_id": "0", "read_count": "0", "ians_date": null, "ians_time": null, "server_time": null, "trash": "0", "view_count": "1001", "page_break": "0", "instant_articles": "1", "auto_link": "0", "created": "2023-10-31 23:42:03", "updated": "2023-10-31 23:42:03", "img_from": "Image Source: IANS", "img_source": null, "schedule_publish": null, "news_keywords": "Asian Champions Trophy, Hockey India, The Indian, Jharkhand Women, Asian Champions Trophy Ranchi, Navneet Kaur, Sangita Kumari, Kana Urata, Despite India, Akio Tanaka, Indian Team, Eika Nakamura", "livescore_text": null, "livescore_link": null, "btn_text": null, "resend_feed": "1", "google_feed": "1", "read_more": "0", "posted_by": "23", "jio_date": "2023-10-31 23:42:03", "scheduled": "0", "news_now": "0", "breaking_news": "0", "google_date": null, "featured": "0", "sports_name": "hockey", "cnmid": "816260", "link": "https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/sports-news\/womens-asian-champions-trophy-india-outshine-japan-2-1-to-record-4th-win-in-a-row-9999" }