India Reaches Women’s Asia Cup Final After Thrilling Draw Against Japan
JNS: The stage is set for a high-voltage finale at the Women’s Asia Cup as India takes on hosts China this evening at 5:30 PM IST. The Indian women’s hockey team secured their place in the title clash after a hard-fought 1-1 draw against defending champions Japan in the Super 4 stage yesterday.
Beauty Dung Dung gave India the lead with a brilliant strike, but Japan’s Shiho Kobayakawa leveled the score with a late fourth-quarter goal, leaving the match deadlocked. Meanwhile, China edged past South Korea 1-0, a result that turned out to be pivotal for India’s progression to the final.
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India had started the Super 4 stage on a high, defeating South Korea 4-2. However, their hopes took a hit when China thrashed them 4-1 in their second encounter, sealing China’s place in the final early. The last day’s dramatic twist saw India, Japan, and South Korea vying for the second final spot. With Japan eliminated after the draw, all eyes turned to the South Korea vs China match, where China’s narrow win opened the gateway for India to reach the summit clash.
The stakes are immense, as the winner will earn direct qualification for next year’s World Cup, co-hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands. Hockey fans across India are now eagerly awaiting a thrilling final showdown this evening.
