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Asian Games
By S. Thyagarajan
(M) Japan 6 Bangladesh 1 South Korea made it on account of its plus four difference. China was kept on tenterhooks by Japan, which struggled against some of the most dreadful umpiring seen in the event to eventually win against India. But with an insufficient goal difference — it needed at least a two-goal margin to outwit China — it ended up with a plus one against the plus three by China. It is indeed regrettable that India should finish the league without a point and with just two goals in three matches. The first Indian goal came after 199 minutes that consumed two matches and a first half against Japan on Wednesday afternoon. The only consolation is that India still has a chance of a podium finish when it takes on Japan again for the bronze medal match. Even the defence, which was the main plank in earlier matches, was not as impressive though goalkeeper Tingoleima Chanu managed to affect a few timely saves. The midfield was sluggish and the attack functioned spasmodically. However, there were a few noticeable sallies, especially in the second half when Manjinder and Pritam cut through the defence. But neither of them used the wingers to advantage, and in fact, the talented Mamta Kharab was starved of passes. Japan was decidedly faster, what with Morimoto making most of the moves and keeping the defence under stress. The penalty corner goal for Japan midway in the first half by Miura Keiko was awarded by Chinese umpire, Yao Hongjun, after consulting his colleague, Mi Ok Lee of Korea. The Chinese umpire was out of depth to handle such a needle match. First, she disallowed the goal, indicating that the ball had been raised. Then she consulted Mi Ok and changed the decision. Nor was the Korean any better, and some of the 10 penalty corners awarded against India in the second half arched many eyebrows. Making a few impressive probes, India caused concern to the Japanese defence and levelled late in the second half through a penalty corner by Suman Bala. But within minutes, Japan struck with Akemi Kato from a pass by Yuka Ogura. Five minutes before the hooter, Jyoti Kullu levelled, but in the last minute, Miura Keiko hit in the match winner. In the men's classification matches for the 5-8 positions, Japan outplayed Bangladesh, leading 4-0 at halftime. Yamabori, Kawada (2), Yoshida, Katyama and Kikkawa scored for Japan. The lone goal for Bangladesh came from Isa Mia from a penalty corner. In the other match, Hong Kong leading 2-0 initially went down to China by the odd goal in five. Song Yi, Na Yubo (2) scored for China, while Farooq Saeed and Mohammad Swalik netted for Hong Kong. Japan will play China for 5-6, while Hong Kong comes to grips with Bangalesh for 7-8. Table of points (women) (P W D L GF GA Pts): Korea 3 2 0 1 8 4 6; China 3 2 0 1 5 2 6; Japan 3 2 0 1 7 6 6; India 3 0 0 3 2 10 0. Thursday's matches (men): semifinals: South Korea v Malaysia (7-30 a.m.IST); India v Pakistan (10-30 a.m.).
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