India vs Japan Highlights, Asian Games Hockey: India beat Japan 5-1 to win gold medal, qualify for Paris Olympics

That is the final hooter as India beat Japan 5-1 in the men's hockey final to win a gold medal in the Asian Games.

With this outcome, the Indian team also qualifies for the Paris Olympics.

India get a penalty corner right before full-time and Harmanpreet does the rest. Scores his second goal to take India to a five star finish. IND 5-1 JPN (59')

India roll the ball around, tries to build an attack after a combination of passes. However, Abhishek fails to control it inside the striking circle as the ball goes out of play. IND 4-1 JPN (56')

Mandeep Singh pulls his hamstring seven minutes before full-time and is forced to leave the field. IND 4-1 JPN (53')

Japan create a chance with two players near the goal but Sreejesh deals with the danger but concedes a penalty corner in the process.

Another save by Sreejesh during the penalty corner, but Japan are awarded with another one, which also help them open their account. IND 4-1 JPN (54')

A powerful finish by Abhishek as he beats the goalkeeper with a strong shot, almost from the edge of the striking circle. Beats the keeper at the near angle, giving an idea about the pace behind it. IND 4-0 JPN (52')

The fourth quarter is underway and India maintain a similar tempo. IND 3-0 JPN (47')

The third quarter comes to an end and India enter the final 15 minutes with a 3-0 lead.

While the attack has been good, the defence has been equally solid. The Indians keep pressing when Japan gets any sort of ball posession.

Meanwhile, there is another Indian attack but the ball is saved by the Japanese goalie. IND 3-0 JPN (40')

Despite a 2-0 advantage, India continue the attack on Japan, who gets a long corner on the other end. But no real threat as Indians once again rush towards the Japanese goal, following which they earn another penalty corner.

Amit Rohidas makes it 3-0. Takes a powerful attempt at the goal, almost straight at the goalie but the pace behind the ball does the trick. IND 3-0 JPN (37')

India get a penalty corner early in the third quarter. Hardik injects towards Harmanpreet, who drag flicks but the ball hits a rushing Japanese player.

India get a second penalty corner, similar outcome.

Third time Harmanpreet beats the defence and the goalkeeper to double their lead. Rams the ball in the left corner of the post. IND 2-0 JPN (32')

The action resumes as India lead 1-0.

That will be the end of first half as it is India, who walk into the interval with a 1-0 lead.

30 minutes remain between India and the gold medal.

India build another attack but the ball is cleared for a long corner. India fail to do much as the ball rolls wide of the goalpost.

Meanwhile, there is another attack on the other side as well and Krishan Pathak makes an excellent save. IND 1-0 JPN (28')

Japan now try to build their own attack but loses posession even before they could penetrate inside the circle.

Meanwhile, India have scored a goal with Manpreet Singh breaking the deadlock with a reverse hit. The ball reached to him on a rebound coming after a save by the Japanese keeper.

Japan take the review but it is an unsuccessful one. IND 1-0 JPN (25')

Japan have kept their focus on defence as India rotate the ball inside the Japanese half, before losing the ball inside the striking circle. IND 0-0 JPN (21')

India get a second penalty corner and we see a different variation. Harmanpreet prepares for a dragflick but rolls the ball towards Manpreet as two Japanese defenders rush towards him. Manpreet then sets it up for Amit Rohidas but the ball sails over the goalpost. IND 0-0 JPN (18')

The second quarter is underway and India search for an early attack. However. watertight defending by Japan avoids the danger. IND 0-0 JPN (16')

India get a penalty corner right at the end of 1st quarter. Harmanpreet in focus but it is the Japanese goalkeeper, who wins the battle. Makes a crucial save to keep the deadlock intact. IND 0-0 JPN

Brilliantly defended by Japan as Abhishek squares the ball from the right flank towards Manpreet, but there is an interception before the ball could reach the Indian. IND 0-0 JPN (11')

A Japanese player runs with the ball, dribbling in between two defender before releasing the ball forward. The attacker from left flank fails to match the speed of the ball. IND 0-0 JPN (7')

An excellent attack by India as Viveksagar Prasad hits a reverse flick, which is saved by the Japanese goalie. IND 0-0 JPN (5')

A good build up by India as Abhishek finds the ball inside the striking circle, but he concedes a foul.

Japan then builds a quick counter but once again no real threat. IND 0-0 JPN (3')

The 1st quarter is underway. Japan show good intention but no threat at the goal. IND 0-0 JPN

The players arrive in the middle for the pre-match rituals. Action to start shortly.