India, Nov. 5 -- Thursday evening turned into an unforgettable celebration of Indian hockey as the Olympian Balbir Singh International Stadium erupted in a sea of cheers and chants.

Roars of 'Chak De India!' reverberated across the jam-packed arena as the defending champions produced a stunning comeback to defeat Japan 4-1 in the final of the Asian Champions Trophy, reaffirming their supremacy in Asia.

It was a night that had everything -- an early Japanese strike, a resilient Indian response, goals, drag-flicks and a grandstand finish. As the final whistle blew, the stadium burst into jubilation, with fireworks illuminating the Mohali sky and fans celebrating another of the Indian men's hockey team.

However, the road to the title was ...