MUSCAT: Defending champions India toiled hard before registering a narrow 3-2 win over Japan, their second win on the trot, in a Pool A match of the men’s Junior Asia Cup hockey tournament here on Thursday.

India, who thrashed lowly Thailand 11-0 in their opener on Wednesday, scored through Thockchom Kingson Singh (12th minute), Rohit (36th) and Araijeet Singh Hundal (39th).

Japan’s both goals came from penalty corner conversions by Neo Sato (15th, 38th).

Source: PTI News

 

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