MAS Vs JPN, Hockey Women's ACT Highlights: Japan Defeat Malaysia 2-1 To Secure First Win After Series Of Draws

The Malaysia vs Japan Women's Asian Champions Trophy hockey match is broadcast and streamed live on Sony Sports Network. The TV telecast is on the Sony Sports Ten 1 channel, with live streaming on SonyLiv. The match is also televised on DD Sports. It starts at 12:15 pm IST at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar.

Japan are heavyweights in titles, having won two championships, been runners-up twice, and finished third twice. In contrast, Malaysia have never won the title, securing third place once and fourth place once in the past.

Hey Indian hockey fans, the match between Malaysia and Japan is about to kick off. The stadium is buzzing with excitement. Are we ready? Yes, we are.

The national anthems are now being played as both teams stand with their little escorts on the field. Japan’s anthem plays first, followed by Malaysia’s, creating an electrifying atmosphere as the players prepare for the action ahead.

The game kicks off, and both teams are eager to get on the scoreboard first. Japan and Malaysia are playing with intensity, each looking to seize the early momentum.

After what felt like endless knocking on Malaysia's door, Japan finally get their first penalty corner at 05:01. It wasn’t easy, with a bit of a slip-up, but they’ve got the chance now. Let’s see if they can make this one count and turn the pressure into a breakthrough. And they miss to score.

The first quarter ends with both teams locked at 0-0, as Malaysia and Japan battle it out without a breakthrough. It's been an intense start, and all eyes are on what comes next.

The Malaysians have drawn first blood, with Mohd Nur putting them ahead at 04:45 in the second quarter. The Japanese are now pressing hard, determined to equalize as quickly as possible. What an exciting moment in this tense battle.

So far, the game has been defined by Japan's missed opportunities, as they fail to capitalize on four penalty corners. Meanwhile, the Malaysians made the most of their chances, securing the first goal. Now, they need to keep up the pressure, score more, and defend against Japan's relentless attacks.

Now we're into the third quarter, and Japan are pushing hard for an equalizer. They've got it in, but Malaysia's goalkeeper makes a huge save. What a save it was, Japan are now desperate to hit an equalizer.

Malaysia are not leaving any space for Japan to score. Japan missed several chances, and now we move into the final quarter.

After several missed opportunities, Japan finally found the equalizer they were desperately searching for. At 11:58, TAMURA Ayana struck to bring the score level. With the match now tied, both teams are gearing up for a fierce battle in the final minutes, with victory still up for grabs.

And now, the sight we never thought we'd see at the start of the match, Japan, who were trailing for most of the game, are now leading by one goal. All credit goes to HASEGAWA Miyu, who scored at 09:42 in the final quarter, turning the tide in Japan's favor.

And with the sound of the hooter, it's clear, Japan secured their first win of the tournament after a series of draws. Their performance today marked a significant turning point as they finally claimed the victory they've been striving for.

Miyu Hasegawa of Japan was named Player of the Match after her crucial performance.

That's all from us for this match, but stay tuned. The South Korea vs Thailand game will begin soon. Click the link to get all live updates. Until then, goodbye.