Defending champions India secured a place in the semifinals after defeating Japan by 2-0. Abhishek opened the scoring with a field goal in the 15th minute of the match. Skipper Harmanpreet Singh converted a penalty corner in the 40th minute to double the lead. India will face Bangladesh in their final pool match on September 28. The team maintained an unbeaten streak throughout the tournament, showcasing their attacking capabilities.
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