India vs Japan Highlights Asia Cup 2022: Manjeet, Pawan score as India beat Japan 2-1 in Super 4s match

India were fidgety at the start and conceded an array of attacks from Japan in the opening few minutes of the game; however, the side grew in confidence in the third quarter after Pawan Rajbhar gave the side the lead in the 34th minute. Towards the fourth quarter, Japan players looked out of energy and India deservingly take the three points.

India beat Japan 2-1!

India only need to keep the ball possesstion for 30 seconds now

India successful in clearing the danger for now. Less than 2 minutes remaining now

India 2-1 Japan

Not good for India. Japan have won their first penalty corner of the quarter

Update: India have taken a video referral, The decision is overturned! It's a free hit for Japan

Good news for the Indian team as Karthi Selvam, who took a knock on his left leg earlier in the quarter, is back on the turf

3 minutes remaining. India 2-1 Japan

Can India hold their lead? Less than five minutes remaining in the game.

India 2-1 Japan

India were nervy at the start of this game, but over the past two quarters, it has been a brilliant performance from this young side. A lot more circle penetrations from India and Japan have to often reply on long passes to get into the circle

India 2-1 Japan

But the gum shield saves him. The pass from Japanese player deflects off Maninder's stick and hits him near his jaw; however, the gum shield has prevented a potential injury. Maninder being treated as well now

India 2-1 Japan

A lot more disciplined start for India in the fourth and final quarter. India have enjoyed more possession on the ball and most of the action has taken place in the Japanese half so far

It was a heavy landing on his left leg and physios are treating Selvam in the dugout.

Just wide of the goal from India and it seems Karthi Selvam had picked up a knock. Selvam waits for the cross from the left flank but falls after facing pressure from the Japanese defender.

The final 15 minutes of the game begin. Japan chase an equaliser, India look to maintain their lead.

Pawan Rajbhar's goal ensures India a 2-1 lead against Japan at the end of the third quarter. India's best quarter by a country mile, this one.

Indian players increasing in confidence as the game goes by. Terrific movements and positioning, especially in the defence and even forwards like SV Sunil are tracking back to defend whenever needed. Brilliant show in the third quarter so far

India 2-1 Japan

Hard tackle from Pawan Rajbhar and referee blows the whistle for PC.

Update: Missed! Bit of a miscommunication between the Japanese players, coupled by great defending from India. India maintain their lead.

India 2-1 Japan

Uttam Singh again! He makes another similar run on the left flank, but the Japanese defenders were alert this time. Good defence.

India 2-1 Japan

PAWAN RAJBHAR! What a goal. Uttam Singh does well to keep the ball inside the baseline before passing it back to Rajbhar, and Pawan takes a touch before slotting it in. The ball deflects off the keeper's gloves into the net.

Loose final pass again. Good start from India in this quarter, however. A lot more intensity in defence in the opening few minutes

Japan attacking right to left, as they kickstart the third quarter

Sardar Singh, the coach of the Indian team for this competition, is giving a final team talk before the players take to the turf for the start of the third quarter.

Japan have been a dominant side in terms of possession, but it's all even at half-time between both sides. Manjeet Singh gave India an early lead through a brilliant solo goal, but Takuma Niwa equalised for Japan in the second quarter through a penalty corner.

Poor from Maninder. He took the shot after referee blew his whistle, and the Japan goalkeeper wasn't pleased with the Indian forward. India down to 10 men.

India 1-1 Japan

But poor final pass. Pawan Rajbhar makes a great run and had three Indian forwards in front of him, but the pass from Rajbhar had too much pace for Raj Kumar to collect. A wasted chance

India 1-1 Japan

Almost the entire action in the second quarter so far has taken place in India's half so far. Relentless attack from Japan, and the Indian defence has done a good job to hold them so far. Less than six minutes remaining in Q2