NEW DELHI: The Indian men's hockey team showcased a remarkable comeback to secure a comfortable 3-1 victory against Japan in their second Pool A match at the Junior Asia Cup held in Salalah, Oman. Araijeet Singh Hundal, Sharda Nand Tiwari, and Uttam Singh each scored a goal for India, while Kumpei Yasuda found the back of the net for Japan.
India demonstrated their attacking intent right from the start, eager to take an early lead against Japan. However, Japan's defence held strong in the initial exchanges, frustrating their opponents' efforts. As the match progressed, the Indian colts began creating more scoring opportunities, with Sudeep Chirmako testing the Japanese goalkeeper. Despite Japan coming close to scoring late in the quarter, India remained resolute, and the teams entered the break with a 0-0 scoreline.
