🏑 Women's Asia Cup hockey 2025: india to Face japan in Crucial Super-4 Clash
India to Play japan in Super-4
India will face japan on saturday in their last Super-4 match of the Women’s Asia Cup hockey Tournament.
A draw will be enough for india to enter the final.
China has already secured a spot in the final.
Previous Match vs Japan Ended in Draw
India and japan played a 2-2 draw in the pool stage.
This gives india confidence, as they’ve already held japan once.
First Defeat Came Against China
India lost 1-4 to china in the previous Super-4 match.
It was India’s first defeat in the tournament.
Despite the scoreline, india showed good control and possession.
Finishing Needs Improvement
India missed several opportunities, especially 3 unconverted penalty corners.
Poor finishing has become a key concern for head coach Harendra Singh.
Mumtaz Khan in Fine Form
Forward mumtaz Khan has scored excellent field goals.
Needs support from navneet kaur and other senior forwards.
Key Players Must Step Up
Players like Rutuja Pisal, Lalremsiami, Udita, sharmila Devi, and beauty Dung Dung started strong but have dipped in form.
A better performance is needed from them in this crucial game.
Captain Salima Tete’s Leadership Crucial
Midfielders Neha Goyal and Vaishnavi Phalke have been solid.
However, more attacking contribution is expected.
Captain Salima Tete is expected to lead with greater impact.
World Cup qualification on the Line
India is ranked 9th in the world, second only to china in this tournament.
The Asia Cup winner will get direct qualification for the 2026 hockey world cup in belgium and the Netherlands.
Hence, Saturday’s match is decisive for India’s world cup hopes.
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