CHENNAI: Sometimes, one moment of brilliance is all it takes. When you have the skills, temperament and experience, one inspired play can change the narrative and turn the tide your way.
The first quarter had been goalless, and India were staring at the prospect of another scrap against the doughty Japanese. But then that moment came along, and things were not the same again. A stylishly crafted team goal opened the floodgates and then India never held back, scoring five goals and not letting even one in at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium on Friday.
