Junior Asia Cup Hockey: India Rally to Draw with Japan
Seven Indian players scored as the defending champions used field goals, penalty corners and penalty strokes to move to the top of the Elite Pool.
- The Indian junior hockey team defeated Malaysia 11-1 during an AHF Junior Asia Cup Elite Pool match in Moqi on Sunday, solidifying their position at the top of the points table.
- India entered this tournament as defending champions, having previously secured a 4-1 victory over South Korea in their opening Elite Pool match.
- Seven different players contributed to the tally through field play, penalty corners, and penalty strokes, with Puja Sahoo opening the scoring in the first minute and Sanika Chandrakant Mane adding a goal in the 58th.
- With two wins from two matches, India holds six points and leads the Elite Pool ahead of China and Japan, with goal difference separating the contenders at the top.
- The squad faces Japan in their third pool-stage match on September 8, serving as a critical test for the defending champions as they aim to maintain their unbeaten record.
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