The last day of group stage at 2022 Men’s Hockey Asia Cup second-round matches came to an end and the finalists are set, we take a look at the schedule, date, venue, predictions and the India vs Japan Bronze medal match
The tournament began on May 23 and runs until June 1, 2022, at the GBK Hockey Field in Jakarta, Indonesia. Further, the tournament will culminate on 1st June with the final between Malaysia and South Korea with India vs Japan Bronze Medal match as the curtain-raiser.
Men’s Asia Cup Hockey 2022 India vs Japan Bronze Medal Match, Schedule, Date, Time, Prediction, Results, Score And Live Streaming
2022 Men’s Hockey Asia Cup Journey of India & Japan, Schedule, Date, Third-place play-off Date, Time And Live Streaming
India had a disappointing result despite being unbeaten in the super four round and securing a 4-4 stalemate against South Korea in the final Super 4 match of the Asia Cup 2022 in Indonesia on Tuesday. Korea qualified to the finals due to their superior goal differential and will meet Malaysia in the summit clash. India, on the other hand, will play against Japan for third place.
Meanwhile, Japan suffered a humiliating third-consecutive loss in the super-four stage game to finish on zero points and bottom place. However, Japan defeated India 5-1 in the preliminary stages and won all matches and will be looking to replicate that form to win the bronze medal in Asia Cup Hockey as a consolation.
Super 4 Results of India and Japan
28 May 2022
18:30
India 2-1 Japan
29 May 2022
16:00
Japan 1-3 South Korea
29 May 2022
18:30
Malaysia 3-3 India
31 May 2022
16:00
Japan 0-5 Malaysia
31 May 2022
18:30
India 4-4 South Korea
India vs Japan Head-to-Head, Upcoming Schedule, And Prediction
India and Japan clashed twice in the 2022 Asia Cup Hockey and both matches turned out to be polar opposites. In the group stage match, Japan thrashed a young-Indian side 5-1 in a one-sided match, however, Japan suffered a 2-1 loss in the super 4 match.
In the bronze medal match, experts are backing the Indian side to win the match and claim a consolation Bronze medal in Asia Cup Hockey. Further, Japan’s slump in from will give the Indian team a major boost before the match
Prediction: India 2-0 Japan
Final Match
1 June 2022
18:30
India vs Japan
When And Where to Watch: Live Streaming and Telecast
The competition’s third-place playoff match will be aired in India by Star Sports. Since May 23, Star Sports Select 2 and Star Sports Select 2HD have been broadcasting the games live. Fans will also be able to watch the activities live on Disney+ Hotstar.
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