Sultan of Johor Cup: India returns to profitable methods, beats Japan 5-1

The Indian junior males's hockey group returned to profitable methods, beating Japan 5-1 on the Sultan of Johor Cup right here on Tuesday.

Captain Uttam Singh (3’), Rohit (12’), Johnson Purty (21’), Boby Singh Dhami (31’) and Amandeep Lakra (51’) discovered the again of the online for India, whereas Ikumi Saeki (15’) scored the one aim for Japan.

After a delayed begin, India obtained out of the blocks rapidly, as Uttam Singh's try beat the Japanese goalkeeper after a spell of domination. And regardless that Japan threatened with a few penalty corners proper after that, India's defence wasn't permitting them any house.

India absorbed the stress from Japan, earlier than Rohit fired house a penalty nook to offer his aspect a 2-0 lead. Nevertheless, simply earlier than the hooter, Japan pulled one again via Ikumi Saeki (15’), who transformed a penalty nook to make it 2-1.

Within the second quarter, each groups traded blows within the first couple of minutes earlier than India regained their two-goal lead as Johnson Purty discovered the again of the online with a crisp shot from the highest of the circle.

India continued to pile on the stress seeking one other aim, however they went into the half-time break with the rating studying 3-1 of their favour.

India began brightly within the second half, as Boby Singh Dhami added a fourth, additional extending the benefit. The Indian Colts have been within the ascendency and have been dominating proceedings.

Proper after, Japan earned a fifth penalty nook, however a nasty lure allowed the Indian defence to pounce and clear their traces. Japan did step it up within the ultimate minutes of the quarter, however India saved them out, sustaining the three-goal lead and taking part in a lot of the sport of their opposition's half.

In want of a fast aim within the ultimate section of play, Japan went on the assault from the beginning, however India dug deep and managed the state of affairs nicely.

Having handled the preliminary flurry of assaults, India stepped up the ante and Amandeep Lakra transformed a penalty nook.

India will tackle Australia of their fourth sport of the match.