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Preview: Having started their World Cup campaign on a promising note, Indian hockey team chief coach Harendra Singh on Saturday said that his boys will approach their second Pool C match against formidable Belgium on Sunday like a pre-quarterfinal. The Indians had thrashed South Africa 5-0 in their campaign opener last Wednesday with a superb display of attacking hockey. But Belgium, who are one of the title contenders, are expected to be a much tougher test. Placed at the third spot in the world rankings, the Europeans had struggled to beat minnows Canada 2-1 in the opening match of Pool C. But despite that slow start, Harendra is not ready to take Belgium lightly. “We consider the match against Belgium as our pre-quarterfinal match. Belgium has been playing modern hockey consistently since last 4-5 years. India has been playing attacking hockey since 5-6 months. India-Belgium match will be a tough contest,” Harendra told the media on the eve of the match. Harendra however asserted that India are confident of putting up a good show against Belgium. He said India has to give special attention to the mid-field and efforts will be made to keep the ball in the centre and play attacking hockey. “Belgium are very good in circle penetrations and they play vertical hockey for which we are well prepared,” said the chief coach. He explained how the Indian crowds give his team a boost and wanted his players to exploit their home ground advantage in all their matches. “We never considered the home crowd is a pressure for us, they are our twelfth man. We will not allow any team to dominate us,” Harendra said. “We never discuss what happened in the past in our dressing room. We always talk about our strength and how to overcome our past mistake. If we conceded a goal in the first quarter, we will have three more quarters to make a come back,” the coach added. Forward turned midfielder Akashdeep Singh shared his happiness in his new role as an offensive midfielder. “I am happy with my new position and enjoying the role of link man for my team. My coach advised me to play in the mid-field, which is also a vital place for the team to score as well as make new move,” he said. For the full Hockey World Cup 2018 schedule, click here For all the results from the Hockey World Cup 2018, click here For the Hockey World Cup 2018 standings, click here To read stories from our Hockey World Cup memories series, click here To read legends' take on Indian hockey team's performances at the World Cup, click here To read stories from The Hockey Insider series, click here With inputs from IANS
Hockey World Cup 2018, India vs Belgium, Highlights: Match ends at 2-2 after late goal from Simon Goungnard
Catch the Live score and updates from the Hockey World Cup 2018 Pool C match between India and Belgium
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That’s all from us. Hope you have enjoyed our coverage of the match as much as the game. India were a goal down early on, but they fought hard and scored two good goals in the second-half. Harmanpreet Singh and Simranjeet Singh were the goal-scorers. But just minutes before the final hooter, Belgium scored to make it 2-2.
An entertaining match indeed.
We will be back again on Saturday with India taking on Canada. If they win the match with a healthy scoreline, they can proceed to the quarter-final directly.
Thank you and hope you have a good week.
INDIA 2-2 BELGIUM
India conceded seconds after Belgium took off their goalkeeper. Still India had four minutes to make most of the advantage. Nevertheless, India go on top of the table with four points. Belgium are second on same points but India’s goal difference is better.
INDIA 2-2 BELGIUM
And it’s all over! What a game! Both teams gave their best today. Indians dominated the second-half after Belgium enjoyed one goal lead in the first 30 minutes.
INDIA 2-2 BELGIUM
Lass than a minute left. Time’s running out
INDIA 2-2 BELGIUM
…And almost on cue, they score! It’s 2-2 as they finally get past Sreejesh. It was always on the cards though, as they were constantly on the counter.
INDIA 2-2 BELGIUM
GOAAL! Belgium get the crucial goal! Not so good defending by India. Simon Goungnard with the powerful hit inside the D.
INDIA 2-1 BELGIUM
Less than five minutes to go, and Belgium on the press. They have taken off their goalie….interesting…
Bhubaneswar is buzzing!
....and the crowd goes wild! @13harmanpreet's goal inspired a rousing reaction from the home crowd in the Kalinga Stadium.#INDvBEL #IndiaKaGame #HWC2018 #DilHockey pic.twitter.com/UH5mZXPYvx
— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) December 2, 2018
INDIA 2-1 BELGIUM
India have the lead, and Simranjeet gets on the scoresheet. Belgium mount a counterattck, but can’t beat Varun. Can India hold on for 9 minutes? That’s a lot of time, by the way.
INDIA 2-1 BELGIUM
Indians will know the game is not over yet. More than nine minutes left in the quarter. Belgium are a world class side and they should never be taken for granted. It’s just a one goal lead for India.
INDIA 2-1 BELGIUM
GOAAAAAAL! Simranjeet Singh with a solid tap in! Kothajit Singh doing all the hard work from the left wing to pass it to Simranjee, who makes no mistake from a close range.
INDIA 1-1 BELGIUM
Last 15 minutes of the game. Can we have a winner here? For sure it will be an exciting quarter.
INDIA 1-1 BELGIUM
Brilliant from Varun, who gets the ball in the centre and gives a terrific long pass to Mandeep, but the forward fails to control it. And that’s the end of the third quarter.
INDIA 1-1 BELGIUM
Finally, India on the charge. Some circle entries coming through and a whole lot of purpose in the attack. The crowd right behind the Indians.
INDIA 1-1 BELGIUM
Less than four minutes left in the quarter. India need keep the momentum and not let go of the pressure.
INDIA 1-1 BELGIUM
GOAAAAL! Harmanpreet SIngh makes no mistake. A deserving goal for India. Varun Kumar’s penalty corner earned a stroke for India and now they are level.
INDIA 0-1 BELGIUM
PENALTY STROKE FOR INDIA!
INDIA 0-1 BELGIUM
Yet another penalty corner after Varun’s shot hits Belgium defender’s foot.
INDIA 0-1 BELGIUM
India dominating this quarter. And now they have another penalty corner. Indians are pumped up!
INDIA 0-1 BELGIUM
Now it’s time for Sreejesh to pull off a good save. Nice one-two from Belgium’s attackers, but Sreejesh ensures they don’t double their lead.
INDIA 0-1 BELGIUM
SAVE! Yet again from Belgium’s goalkeeper. Harmanpreet Singh’s shot has power and direction, but unfortunate not to find the goal.
INDIA 0-1 BELGIUM
Penalty corner for India! Their first of the match. Skipper Manpreet Singh with a ssuperb solo effort to give India the chance.
INDIA 0-1 BELGIUM
SAVE! Superb save from Belgium goalkeeper. Simranjeet’s terrific pass finds Dilpreet, but Belgium goalkeeper comes in the way of the goal.
INDIA 0-1 BELGIUM
Good start from India. two really solid moves from the left wing, but Belgium’s defence equally good.
INDIA 0-1 BELGIUM
Ok, time for the third quarter. As coach Harendra Singh puts it out in the break, India need to protect the centre area, which Belgium exploited in the first two quarters.
INDIA 0-1 BELGIUM
Right, end of first half and India are one goal down. Belgium have come out blazing, and had it not been for some stubborn defence from Varun and Birendra, India could have been worse placed.
INDIA 0-1 BELGIUM
End of the second quarter. It’s time for the break. India need to up the ante and take control of the game in the rest of the remaining quarters.
INDIA 0-1 BELGIUM
Belgium are known for their defence and so far, they are showing their class. They are doing really well in stopping Indians from penetrating the circle.
INDIA 0-1 BELGIUM
Less than five minutes left in the second quarter. The game’s tempo has gone down a bit, and India are not creating many chances.
INDIA 0-1 BELGIUM
Belgium enjoying most of the possession. It’s 62 percent to India’s 38.
INDIA 0-1 BELGIUM
Another good chance for India! Dilpreet gets the ball in an empty space and runs forward only to hit the shot wide. Very selfish considering Lalit was out there in a dangerous position.
INDIA 0-1 BELGIUM
Belgium, as expected, have been resolute in defence and they have mounted quite a few attacks from the left. India’s defence, especially Lakra, have been good so far.
INDIA 0-1 BELGIUM
India have been poor with their trapping so far, with Mandeep and Lalit missing interceptions. That Mandeep’s miss in the last seconds of first quarter was pretty ordinary, to say the least.
INDIA 0-1 BELGIUM
Alright then, it’s time for the second quarter.
INDIA 0-1 BELGIUM
And that’s the end of the first quarter. India with a golden chance just before the small break.
INDIA 0-1 BELGIUM
WHAT A CHANCE! Mandeep Singh comes close to equalise after Lakra’s long ball and Dilpreet’s flick but the shot is wide.
INDIA 0-1 BELGIUM
Five minutes left in the first quarter. India need to comeback stronger in the game. They have basically allowed Belgium to play their game.
INDIA 0-1 BELGIUM
Another video referral from Belgium, and they get it for a dangerous ball from Varun Kumar. That’s third PC and it’s a GOAL! Stunned silence at the Kalinga.
INDIA 0-1 BELGIUM
Yet another penalty corner for Belgium and this time they make no mistake.Superb drag flick from Alexander Hendrickz to give Belgium the lead in the match.
INDIA 0-0 BELGIUM
Strong start from Belgium. They are not letting Indians to control the match, but home team’s defence has been spot on so far.
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