China vs Japan Ends in a 2-2 Draw at Hockey Asia Cup

In the China vs Japan Hockey Asia Cup 2025. China and Japan drew 2-2 in the Hockey Asia Cup with goals from Lin Changliang, Zhang Xiaojia, and Matsumoto Kazumasa.

China made an early breakthrough in the 7th minute when Lin Changliang found the back of the net , putting his side in front . The rest of the quarter witnessed both teams battle for control but without any major chance . The first quarter ended with China leading 1–0 .

In the 20th minute , China earned a penalty corner but failed to capitalize on the opportunity . Moreover, however , they extended their lead in the 25th minute through Zhang Xiaojia , making it 2–0 .

Japan quickly responded three minutes later as Matsumoto Kazumasa hit in the 28th minute of the arc to pull one back . The quarter ended with China holding a 2–1 lead .

Moreover, In the 31st minute , Japan earned back-to-back penalty corners but failed to convert either chance .

Furthermore, The remainder of the quarter saw both teams going toe-to-toe in an evenly matched battle . With no major breakthroughs , the quarter ended with the score still 2–1 in favor of China .

At the 47th minute , China earned a penalty corner but could not capitalize on the opportunity . A mere four minutes later , at the 51st minute of the arc , Japan made the most of their own penalty corner , with Matsumoto Kazumasa scoring his 2nd goal of the match .

The rest of the quarter witnessed both teams push forward in attack , but neither could discover a winner . Additionally, The match ended in a 2–2 draw .

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