Having risen like a proverbial phoenix from the ashes, a rejuvenated Indian men's hockey team would like to put up a much-improved performance when it takes on Japan in its first 'Super 4' match of the Asia Cup here on Saturday. Despite facing a below-par Indonesia in its final group league game, the young side coached by Sardar Singh must be lauded for being able to score a whopping 16 goals in just an hour. It was one more than what India required to put a final nail in Pakistan's coffin as far as harbouring World Cup qualification hopes were concerned. Both India and Pakistan finished on four points each in Pool A behind Japan but the defending champions qualified for the next round due to a better goal difference (+1).
A resounding victory over Indonesia in the Hero Asia Cup 2022!
Here are some snaps to relive the victory. #IndiaKaGame #HockeyIndia #HeroAsiaCup #MatchDay #INDvsINA @CMO_Odisha @sports_odisha @IndiaSports @Media_SAI pic.twitter.com/P7R8qwqvi2
— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) May 26, 2022
Match Details
India vs Japan, Asia Cup Hockey 2022, Super 4s
May 28 (Saturday), 2022
5:00 PM IST/ 18:30 PM (Local)
Gelora Bung Karno Sports Complex, Gelora, Central Jakarta, Indonesia.
When will India vs Japan in Asia Cup 2022 Super 4s take place?
May 28 (Saturday), 2022
Where will India vs Japan in Asia Cup 2022 Super 4s take place?
Gelora Bung Karno Sports Complex, Gelora, Central Jakarta, Indonesia.
What time is the India vs Japan in Asia Cup 2022 Super 4s LIVE match?
5 PM IST
Where Asia Cup Hockey LIVE Broadcast will be shown?
Star Sports First, Star Sports Select 2 SD+HD. Live Streaming of India vs Pakistan Hockey will be available on Disney+ Hotstar
What is Asia Cup Men’s Hockey 2022 new format?
In the preliminary round, four teams in each pool will play each other once, then the top two teams progress to Super 4s. In Super 4s, four teams will play each other once. The top teams will then play the final. The top three teams will qualify for the Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup 2023 in India.
India's titles in Asia Cup
2003
2007
2017
India vs Japan Predicted Starting XI
India Predicted Starting Line-up: Birendra Lakra (captain), Karthi Selvam, Simranjeet Singh, Nilam Sanjeep Xess, Suraj Karkera (goalkeeper), SV Sunil, Raj Kumar Pal, Sheshe Gowda BM, Vishnukant Singh, Manjeet, Abhishek Lakra
India Squad
Goalkeepers: Pankaj Kumar Rajak, Suraj Karkera
Defenders: Yashdeep Siwach, Abhisek Lakra, Birendra Lakra (c), Manjeet, Dipsan Tirkey
Midfielders: Vishnukant Singh, Raj Kumar Pal, Mareeswaren Sakthivel, Sheshe Gowda BM, Simranjeet Singh
Forwards: Pawan Rajbhar, Abharan Sudev, SV Sunil (vc), Uttam Singh, S. Karthi;
Replacements: Maninder Singh, Nilam Sanjeep Xess
Standbys: Pawan, Pardeep Singh, Ankit Pal, Angad Bir Singh.
Head Coach: Sardar Singh
