Defending champions India outclassed Japan in the second semifinal of the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024 in Rajgir on Tuesday, November 19. Led by strikes from Navneet Kaur and Lalaremsiami, the Women in Blue defeated the Japanese side 2-0 to make their way into the finals for the fourth time. India will face China in the summit clash on Wednesday.
The Women in Blue pressed hard and sent the Japanese defence under immense pressure. However, the Indian women failed to convert several penalty corners in the match. They failed to convert as many as 13 PCs before finally breaking the deadlock in the 48th minute. Navneet scored through a penalty stroke and then Lalaremsiami struck in the 56th minute through a fine field goal.
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