Indian Women’s Hockey Team Draws 1-1 with Japan in Thrilling Asia Cup Super 4s Clash
In a nail-biting Super 4s match at the Women’s Asia Cup 2025 in Hangzhou, China, the Indian women’s hockey team fought hard to earn a 1-1 draw against Japan on September 13. This result keeps India’s hopes alive for the final, as they now rely on China to beat Korea or at least keep the margin under three goals.
The game kicked off with India taking charge right away. Just seven minutes in, Beauty Dung Dung smashed home the opener by deflecting Neha’s shot past the Japanese keeper, putting India 1-0 up. Earlier, Ishika Chaudhary had rattled the goalpost, showing India’s early fire. Japan pushed back with some attacks, but India’s defense held firm. They even grabbed the first penalty corner of the match before the first quarter ended, still leading 1-0.
Japan came roaring back in the second quarter, hungry for a goal. They earned a penalty corner too, but India’s backline stopped it cold. As the half wore on, India regained control and built more chances, though Japan’s defenders stood tall. The pressure mounted late in the half, but India stayed cool and headed into the break still ahead at 1-0.
The third quarter turned intense, with India ramping up the attacks. Lalremsiami led the charge, creating waves of pressure on Japan’s goal. The Indian forwards dominated, firing shot after shot, but they just couldn’t find that second goal. Japan soaked it all up, and the score remained 1-0 at the third-quarter break.
In the final quarter, Japan turned up the heat, desperate for an equalizer. As defending champions, they threw everything forward, testing India’s defense. The Indian women held strong, then countered with a series of penalty corners midway through to flip the momentum. But in the dying minutes, Shiho Kobayakawa struck for Japan at the 58th minute, leveling the score at 1-1.
Both sides pushed till the end, but the match finished in a well-deserved draw. This Women’s Asia Cup 2025 showdown highlights India’s grit and sets up an exciting finish to the tournament.
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