Indian men’s hockey team defeated Japan 2-1 in its opening match of the Super4 stage of the Asia Cup in Jakarta, Indonesia this evening.
Birendra Lakra-led Indian side took the lead in the first quarter itself when Manjeet Sngh scored a field goal in the seventh minute of the match.
Defending champion India had lost to the Japanese side 5-2 in the group stage earlier in the tournament but today it put up a brilliant performance to come out on top.
