DHAKA: After a dominant performance against Japan where the Indian Men’s Hockey Team broke little sweat in their 5-1 win to open their campaign at the ongoing Asia Cup here the team led by Manpreet Singh will play hosts Bangladesh in their next Pool A encounter on Friday.
Apart from an initial set back when Japan equalised in the fourth minute, India sailed through the match improvising their game hooter to hooter and rarely ever stumbled against the Japanese counter attack.
“Yes, we are good with our counter attacks but India just proved to be very fast for us in the end. I was happy with how our boys kept up the first two quarters but India stayed fast-paced through the game and they are a very very fit team,” pointed out Japanese national coach Siegfried Aikman.
On Friday, the Indian team will look to carry forward their sublime form and build on the confidence they have gained from a fine start to the tournament when they take on Bangladesh. (AGENCIES)
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