Asia Cup Hockey tournament: India beat Japan 2-1 in their first match of Super-Four stage in Indonesia

Indian men's hockey team defeated Japan 2-1 in its opening match of the Super 4  stage of the Asia Cup in Jakarta, Indonesia on Saturday. Defending champions India had lost to the Japanese side 5-2 in the group stage earlier in the tournament but on Saturday it put up a brilliant performance to come out on top. Birendra Lakra-led Indian side took the lead in the first quarter itself when Manjeet Singh scored a field goal in the seventh minute of the match. However, Japan equalised early...