Women’s Hockey 18th Asian Games Jakarta Palembang 2018

18th  Asian Games Jakarta

Palembang 2018

Japan Beat Hong Kong In Women’s Hockey

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Asian Games 2018

Final score of  6-0

Antara/Palembang/ Jakarta

The Japan national women’s hockey team dominated Hong Kong, China 6-0 in a Group A match at the 2018 Asian Games at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium’s hockey field in Jakarta on Tuesday.

In the first quarter, Japan put the opposing players on their heels, with several chances from Oikawa Shihori and Kawamura Motomi, but they were all blocked by Hong Kong’s defense line. In the 10th minute, however, Yamada Aki opened the scoresheet to make it 1-0 for Japan.

Heavy pressure on Hong Kong’s defense forced it to commit a violation, resulting in a penalty shot. Japan’s Mayumi converted from the spot, striking the ball into the Hong Kong net.

In the third quarter, Japan added three more goals through Oikawa Shihori, Nishikori Emi and Yamada Aki.

At the start of the fourth quarter, Hong Kong made several quick attacks through winger Chan Yi Man. But the athlete’s repeated attempts were thwarted by Japan’s stalwart defense.

In the final minutes of the match, Japan’s Nishikori Emi connected on a shot from the corner of the penalty box, putting the score at 6-0.

Hong Kong trainer Arifali A. said his players struggled to perform their best against a Japan side that was seeded.

The two teams are in Group A along with China and Malaysia.