The Indian women's hockey team continued its splendid run and came up with an over-all performance to stun defending champions Japan 4-2 in the semi-final of the Asia Cup hockey tournament on Friday. Goals from Gurjit Kaur (7th, 9th minutes), Navjot Kaur (9th) and Lalremsiami (38th) ensured India's entry into Sunday's final where they will face China. Almost immediately, India won a penalty corner and Gurjit was yet again on target as she gave India a commanding 3-0 in no time. India won another penalty corner in the first quarter but this time Tanaka made a fine save. Japan unleashed a well coordinated attack on the Indian defence and found space for Shiho Tsujii to score past Indian custodian Savita in the 17th minute.

Source: dna November 03, 2017 15:51 UTC