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The battle of table-toppers was expected to be a close affair and it played out as such before India edged past Japan 2-1 on Tuesday in a repeat of the Asian Games bronze-medal match to remain the only unbeaten side at the Jharkhand Asian Champions Trophy.
It was a cagey affair that saw neither team able to completely take control. While India enjoyed more possession, it was let down by erratic finishing and inability to close down the Japanese. Playing a high press game seeking an early advantage, India kept moving into the opposition circle but could not get the final touch.
