Hockey, Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Final, India vs Japan as it happend: India win second title

That’s it from us tonight!

India win their second title in some style. They won every single match scoring 27 goals and conceding just three goals. Though the stakes were not as high as they were at the Asian Games, the win still means a big deal for India. They have suffered heartbreaks in the last few years including at the Olympics, Commonwealth Games, the World Cup and the Asian Games. The win is a good confidence booster for Janneke Schopman’s side.

India 4-0 Japan: That’s it! India are the 2023 Asian Champions Trophy winners! The Indian team throw coach Janneke Schopman in the air before the Dutchwoman convinces them to put her down before they injure themselves! Lovely scenes here!

India 4-0 Japan, Q4: Vandana Katariya joins the party! Neha’s pass into the circle is just beyond Lalremsiami but she dives and pulls it back towards Katariya. The veteran forward finds the perfect angle to slot it past the keeper. India turning on the style now!

India 3-0 Japan, Q4: You can never keep Lalremsiami out of the game and she makes it 3-0! Navneet’s shot from the PC is saved by the keeper. Lalremsiami is the quickest to react to the loose ball and loops the ball over...

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