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Hockey: India 1 Belgium 2

August 01, 2024


A swift counter-attack from Belgium has brought the game level at 1-1. Van Aubel's clever pass found Stockbroekx, who expertly flicked the ball past Sreejesh.

This is a timely reminder that the reigning Olympic champions are a formidable opponent, and India will need to remain focused to secure a victory.

Lalit earned a free hit for India just outside the circle, but a promising attack was thwarted by an infringement. Belgium will now have a chance to capitalise on the Indian error.

A relentless Belgian attack has finally paid off as they've managed to equalize and then take the lead. Sreejesh pulled off a fantastic save to deny a powerful Hendrickx drag-flick, but John-John Dhomen was on hand to tap in the rebound.

India will need to regroup quickly and find a way to level the score once again.
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