India continued their winning run in the men's Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament with a convincing 4-1 victory over Japan on Friday. Striker Abhishek Nain scored twice as the five-time champions registered their third consecutive win in the tournament.
India defeated Japan 4-1 in the men's Asian Champions Trophy on Friday, securing their third consecutive victory in the tournament. Striker Abhishek Nain scored two field goals, while captain Harmanpreet Singh converted a penalty corner and Vishnukant Singh added a late goal to seal the win. Shota Yamada scored Japan's lone goal from a penalty stroke in the first quarter.
After a tightly contested first three quarters that remained level at 1-1, India dominated the final 15 minutes with three unanswered goals. India's goalkeeper Suraj Karkera and the backline held off Japan's attack as India preserved their winning streak ahead of their next match against Malaysia.
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