Japan defeated its archrival for the first time in three years, winning 10 games in men's ice hockey games against Korea and Japan, escaping three consecutive losses...the green light for the Asia summit
Nov 23, 2025
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The national team won the second match against Japan 1-0 at the Ice Sports Training Center in Beijing, China on the 22nd. It was a valuable victory to escape the third consecutive national competition against Japan since 2022.
The national team overwhelmed Japan with strong pressure and vigorous skating from the beginning, and in the middle of the second period, Kim Sang-yeop, an overseas player, scored the winning goal with Kim Si-hwan's perfect sim pass from Yonsei University. Lee Seung-youn, a member of HL Anyang, blocked Japan's wave attack in the third period with a perfect save, securing his first victory of the tournament.
The national team has focused on strengthening the speed of transition and the intensity of pressure ahead of this tournament, and this change was evident in the match against Japan. Attacks based on the high activity and speed of young players were active, and the defense also maintained a stable structure in maintaining the area and blocking entry. It is evaluated that the preparation based on relative analysis was applied throughout the game, and it was possible to minimize mistakes and operate in a balanced manner.
This victory is considered an important game that will determine the victory of the tournament. Manager Kim Woo-jae said, `The team's overall confidence has increased by winning important games.'"LG's steady sponsorship has enabled professional preparation. I will do my best to reach the top of Asia in the last match against China."
The national team, which lost its first match against Kazakhstan 2-4 and has 1 win and 1 loss, will play the final match of the tournament against China at 8:30 p.m. on the 23rd. The national team, which ranked third last year, is determined to regain the championship title this year.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
