Thailand Vs Japan, Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024 Highlights: JPN Break Thai Defense To Secure 1-1 Draw

The Thailand vs Japan match at the 2024 Women’s Asian Champions Trophy will take place on Tuesday, November 12, at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar, starting at 12:15 PM IST. The match will be broadcast live on Sony Network and DD Sports, with live streaming available on SonyLIV.

In this match, Japan look like the heavyweights, having won the title twice, finished as runners-up twice, and secured third place twice as well. In contrast, Thailand has only finished fourth once.

The stadium is packed with spectators as both teams take to the pitch. The roar of the crowd matches the intensity of the players. The national anthems are underway, starting with Japan, followed by Thailand.

Both teams are looking to score early, playing defensively. Thailand seems a little better today, aiming to make a mark after their heavy defeat. Meanwhile, Japan, known for their attacking play, is also hunting for an early goal.

Thailand, bruised from a heavy defeat to China, looked different today. INPA Kunjira scored the first goal at 03:50 in Q1, and the Thais dominated both defense and attack against Japan.

The second quarter begins with Japan fully pressing and changing their tactics. They’re searching for an equalizer and made a circle entry, but missed. Great defense by Thailand.

The story remains the same as Thailand dominated the proceedings throughout. Japan missed several chances, with great defense from Thailand. However, Japan is now taking control, looking to equalize and secure a win. Japan, the 2023 edition runner-ups, should not be taken for granted. If Thailand wins today, it will boost their confidence significantly.

The third quarter begins with the same story. Japan are not giving up, trying to take the circle entry and working hard. But here Thailand are, not missing any chances.

So far, Japan have missed five PCs. They are creating chances but failing to capitalize on them.

The fourth and final quarter is here, and it’s Japan’s last chance to make a move. They are dominating on the field, keeping it tied and taking chances, but missing opportunities. Thailand’s Jenjira Kijpakdee (#3) is injured after a hockey stick struck her leg. She left the pitch mid-play on a stretcher.

Japan finally score not once but twice, Thailand are looking for an oppirtunity to score now. Things got bad when Thailand’s Jenjira Kijpakdee (#3) is injured after a hockey stick struck her leg. She left the pitch mid-play on a stretcher. and It left Thai defenders a little stuck. HASEGAWA Miyu
at Q4 05:23

The draw fate continues to haunt Japan as they settle for a 1-1 tie against Thailand in the Women's Asian Champions Trophy. Despite dominating in the final quarter, Japan struggled to convert multiple penalty corners. Thailand took an early lead through INPA Kunjira's goal, and though Japan equalized through HASEGAWA Miyu, they couldn't break the deadlock for a win.

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