India Hold Japan To 2-2 Draw In Women’s Asia Cup Clash

Last Updated:September 06, 2025, 18:49 IST

Navneet Kaur's last-minute goal helps India hold Japan to a 2-2 draw in the women's Asia Cup hockey pool B match.

Indian women's hockey team held Japan to a 2-2 draw (Picture credit: X @TheHockeyIndia)

Forward Navneet Kaur scored from a penalty corner seconds before the final hooter as India twice came from behind to hold defending champions Japan to a 2-2 draw in their second pool game of the women’s Asia Cup hockey tournament on Saturday, September 6.

In a thrilling pool B game, Hiroka Murayama gave Japan the lead in the 10th minute before India’s Rutaja Dadaso Pisal equalised in the 30th minute.

Chiko Fujibayashi again put Japan ahead in the 58th minute, just for Navneet to restore parity in the 60th minute.

India, who had thrashed Thailand 11-0 in their opening game, will face Singapore in their final pool B match on September 8.

India are currently ranked 10th in the world, while Japan are placed 12th.

The tournament features eight teams, with the top two from each of the two pools qualifying for the Super 4s stage. The top two teams in the Super 4s will compete in the final scheduled for September 14.

India have entered the tournament without the injured duo of veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia and ace drag-flicker Deepika.

The Asia Cup winners will qualify for the 2026 Women’s World Cup to be held in Belgium and the Netherlands.

(With inputs from PTI)

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