The Indian men’s team faced a 2-4 defeat against hosts Japan in the U-18 Asia Cup 2026 Pool A fixture. Ashish Tani Purti (25′) and Captain Ketan Kushwaha (32′) scored for India, while Captain Yoshioka Mahiro (15′), Fujiwara Yuma (20′), Yasui Kengo (34′), and Takahashi Aone (42′) netted for Japan.
In a closely contested match, Japan took the lead in the 15th minute with a goal from Captain Yoshioka Mahiro (15′). Fujiwara Yuma (20′) extended Japan’s lead in the second quarter. India responded with goals from Ashish Tani Purti (25′) and Captain Ketan Kushwaha (32′) to level the game.
Despite India’s efforts, Japan regained the lead through Yasui Kengo (34′) and Takahashi Aone (42′) to secure the victory. India will face Korea next on June 1 in their quest to bounce back in the tournament.
Indian Men’s Team Loses 2-4 to Japan in U-18 Asia Cup 2026
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