Asian Champions Trophy: India thrash Japan 5-0 to enter final for fourth time

Chennai, 11/8: A dominant India mauled reigning Asian champions Japan 5-0 to enter their fourth Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament final at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium here on Friday.

While three-time champions India adopted a high-press hockey from the onset, Japan played deep into their defence to thwart the home team’s attacks. India got the first scoring chance of the match in the form of a penalty corner but Japan goalkeepr defended it.