CHENNAI: India defeated Japan by five goals in the semi-final of the Asian Champions Trophy Hockey Tournament. Goals scored by Akash Deep Singh, Harmanpreet Singh, Mandeep, Sumit and Karthi Selvam sealed India's victory. India will play Malaysia in the final.

India scored three consecutive goals in the first half. Akash Deep Singh scored the first goal in the 19th minute. Harmanpreet Singh scored a penalty in the 23rd minute. Mandeep Singh Moo scored the third goal through a corner in the 30th minute.

At the same time, Malaysia became the first team to reach the final by defeating the defending champions Korea in the final. Malaysia's victory was for six goals. For Malaysia Rajai Najmi Jazlan and Shello Silverius scored two goals.