(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
Japan Dominates Kazakhstan 7-0 in Hero Men’s Asia Cup Opener
Rajgir, Bihar – Japan delivered a commanding performance in their opening match of the Hero Men’s Asia Cup 2025, defeating Kazakhstan 7-0 at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium.
From the first whistle, Japan controlled possession and attacked relentlessly, leaving Kazakhstan struggling to keep up. By halftime, Japan had already built a 3-0 lead, and the second half saw four more goals as they sealed a comprehensive victory.
Hero of the Match: YAMASAKI Koji (#01) impressed with his forward play, scoring key goals and driving Japan’s attacking dominance.
This victory positions Japan as one of the tournament favorites and sends a strong message to their rivals.
Final Score: Japan 7 – 0 Kazakhstan
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