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India Vs Japan LIVE Score Hockey Semi-Final, Women's Asian Champions Trophy: IND's Solid Review Denies JPN Their First Penalty Corner

India will eye their sixth consecutive win at Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024, while Japan would need something special to turn the tide, having lost 0-3 two days ago to the defending champions. Catch the live hockey scores of the IND vs JPN match

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India celebrate a goal during their 3-0 win over Japan in the group stage of Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024 in Rajgir, Bihar. Photo: Hockey India
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of India's semi-final clash against Japan at Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024. The hosts have a perfect 5-0 record in the tournament and will look to take that form into the knock-out stage as well. Japan, on the other hand, would need something special to turn the tide, having lost 0-3 two days ago to the defending champions. Stay with us for the live hockey scores of the IND-W vs JPN-W match at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar on Tuesday, November 19.
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India Vs Japan Semi-Final, Women's ACT: Q3 Begins

Salima takes a blow to the head after getting in contact with a Japanese stick. She takes a quick break but will continue the match. Meanwhile, Sangita has the ball in the goal, converting from close range, but the umpire rules it out. She went too hard on the dive.

India Vs Japan Semi-Final, Women's ACT: IND 0-0 JPN - Half-Time 

What an onslaught we’ve seen so far. That’s the half-time break. No goals to show, but plenty of chances for India. They’ve won nine penalty corners but couldn’t convert. Japan hardly got going with the ball but managed to keep the scoreline at 0-0.

India will hope to find success in the second half, just like they did against China and Japan in their last two matches.

India Vs Japan Semi-Final, Women's ACT: Q2 - IND 0-0 JPN

Now, this feels like a semifinal. The crowd is on edge as both teams give it their all, one defending, the other attacking. That’s been the story so far. India is doing everything to score, dominating possession and attacking relentlessly, but Yu Kudo is like a mountain in front of their goal.

India Vs Japan Semi-Final, Women's ACT: Q2  - IND 0-0 JPN

Yu Kudo, what a goalkeeper. India waste five penalty corners, doing everything right except scoring. Japan is struggling to control the game. A green card is shown to Preeti Dubey, so India will play the next two minutes with 10 players.

India Vs Japan Semi-Final, Women's ACT: Q2 Begins

The second quarter kicks off with a flurry of penalty corners. Salima injects, Navneet takes a powerful slap hit, trying for a deflection from Sangita, but Japan's defense stands tall. Another PC for India.

The second one’s a bit slow, but Navneet’s shot finds its mark, earning yet another PC.

Then, disaster strikes, Sushila fluffs her trap, making it her second mistake on penalty corners. India’s had three PCs, but the pressure is on.

India Vs Japan Semi-Final, Women's ACT: Q1 Ends

That's the end of the first quarter. India are the better team that's evident, creating several chances, but Yu Kudo is keeping them blocked as goalkeeper.

India Vs Japan Semi-Final, Women's ACT: Q1 - PC For IND

India earn the penalty corner after several penetrations into the circle. Now, we'll have to see if they can capitalize on it. Deepika is on the field and goes for the drag flick. The shot is on target but not enough to beat the goalkeeper. Two quick penalty corner chances for India, but they fail to convert.

India Vs Japan Semi-Final, Women's ACT: Q1 - IND 0-0 JPN

We can see the intent of the Indian women early on. In the first few minutes, they penetrate the circle with multiple shots on goal, but the Japanese defense holds strong. The first shot from Sangita is blocked, but India keep possession.

The second shot, a fierce strike from Navneet, is also blocked by the goalkeeper. However, it’s clear that these attacks have shaken Japan's confidence.

India Vs Japan Semi-Final, Women's ACT: Kick Off

And the match hooter blows – the game is on. The Indians look relaxed but bring an aggressive edge to their play. All eyes and cheers are on India, as the stadium is packed and buzzing with excitement.

India Vs Japan Semi-Final, Women's ACT: National Anthems Underway

Players line up on the field, with Japan in their cherry outfit and India in blue. The crowd cheers as the national anthems begin, starting with Japan's and then India's.

India Vs Japan Semi-Final, Women's ACT: Last Meet Of IND And JPN

India triumphed 3-0 in their last league game against the same opponent, and as the most experienced team in the competition, the defending champions are expected to retain their title. The team has improved with each match, but both players and the coach know that the knockout stage presents a whole new challenge.

India Vs Japan Semi-Final, Women's ACT: First Semi-finals Results

The first semifinal of the tournament just concluded, and as expected, China defeated Malaysia 3-1 to secure their spot in the final.

India will hope to face them in the title clash on Wednesday.

India Vs Japan Semi-Final Live Score, Women's ACT: IND Starting XIs

India Vs Japan Semi-Final Live Score, Women's ACT: Head-To-Head

Total Matches Played: 27

Japan Won: 9

India Won: 14

Drawn: 4

India Vs Japan Semi-Final Live Score, Women's ACT: Titles So Far

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.

India Vs Japan Semi-Final Live Score, Women's ACT: Start Time, Where To Watch

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.