India Vs Japan Live Score, Women's Asian Champions Trophy: Deepika Kumari Nets Tenth Goal Of The Tournament | IND 3-0 JPN

Salima, Sushila, and Deepika were all pushing forward, but Japan's goalkeeper, Kudo Yu, was defending like a champ. However, India’s persistence paid off as they earned a series of consecutive penalty corners.

On the third attempt, Deepika made it count, scoring her ninth goal of the tournament and India's second of the day. But that’s not all, she follows it up with another goal, taking her tally to 10 for the tournament.

The fourth and final quarter is now underway.

The third quarter ends with India leading by just one goal. While it’s not a big lead, if India can defend well, this could be the match-winning goal. Known for their ability to extend leads, India will look to capitalize, but Japan are relentlessly hunting for that equalizer.

Just as India take the lead, Neha Dubey is sent to the punishment bench for two minutes due to a rough tackle. With India now down to 10 players, Japan got a chance to press for an equalizer, but it's not going to be easy against a sharp Indian defense.

India finally break the deadlock with a brilliant goal from Navneet Kaur, her second of the tournament! With a sharp finish from open play, she’s proven once again why she’s a key player for India.

Now, with the pressure off, India will be eager to build on this and extend their lead, let’s see if they can keep the momentum going.

Salima Tete and Deepika make a strong push into the circle, but Japan’s defense steps up big time, swinging the ball away and preventing the attack.

It’s been a closely contested battle between India and Japan, with both the second quarter and the first half ending goalless. India missed four penalty corners, while Japan failed to create any chances.

A big cheer from the crowd as India win their fourth penalty corner. The ball stayed close to the goalpost for a while, giving India a few chances to take the lead. But despite all the pressure, they just couldn’t get it past the keeper. But Indians are still looking stronger.

India are controlling the game with over 60% possession, but Japan have been sharp with their pressure and tight marking, making things difficult. However, Japan are yet to break through the circle, which remains their biggest challenge so far.

The second quarter is now underway, and both teams are pressing hard for that first goal. India missed to capitalize three PCs in first quarter.

The first quarter concludes with no goals.

India finally break into the circle after some time, and their attacking efforts are starting to look more consistent now. However, Japan are playing smart, especially in defense and midfield.

India are steadily gaining control of the game and earn another penalty corner. Captain Tete steps up to inject the ball, and Deepika takes the shot, but it strikes a Japanese defender's foot, earning a second PC. Once again, Japan’s goalkeeper stands tall, making another brilliant save to deny the shot. Kudos To Kudo Yu.

And we’re off. Japan are showing their speed right from the start, while India are playing a more thoughtful, tactical game. It’s anyone’s guess how this will play out, but India are patiently looking for those key chances.

India are back in blue today, while Japan sport their traditional rose kit.

A reminder that it was Japan who broke India's hearts in Ranchi, with former India goalkeeper Jude Menezes coaching them to a 1-0 victory that secured their ticket to Paris.

Players walk onto the pitch to a loud cheer, accompanied by their young escorts dressed in traditional Indian wear. The national anthems are played, starting with Japan's, followed by India's.

India are the defending champions of the tournament, having won it twice, finished as runners-up twice, and secured third and fourth place once. Meanwhile, Japan have also won it twice, been runners-up twice, and finished in third place twice.

The match is scheduled to begin at 4:45pm IST. It will be broadcast and streamed live on the Sony Sports Network. The TV telecast will be on the Sony Sports Ten 1 channel and on the SonyLiv app and website in India. It will also be televised on the DD Sports channel in India.