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Asian Hockey Champions Trophy: In a closely fought match, Japan beat Malaysia 4-2 in a thrilling shootout after they held them to a 4-4 draw in regulation time to finish 5th in the Hero Asian Champions Trophy at the scenic Moqi Hockey Training Base on Monday.

Japan goalkeeper Takumi Kitagawa was outstanding in the goalpost to ensure his team ended their campaign in the prestigious event on a winning note.

Goals were scored by Kazumasa Matsumoto (3', 37'), Yuki Chiba (24') and Seren Tanaka (59') for Japan in regulation time, while Kosei Kawabe, Matsumoto, Tanaka, and Tsubasa Tanaka scored in the shootout.