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Hockey World Cup 2018: Belgium thrash hapless Pakistan to set up quarter-final clash against Germany

While Pakistan will pack their bags and return home after their heavy defeat at the hands of the Belgians, Belgium will take Germany in the quarter-finals on Thursday.

Hockey World Cup 2018: India will continue to play attacking hockey regardless of opponent, says captain Manpreet Singh

Manpreet Singh didn't play the entire match against Canada in their last pool match because of fever but he has since recovered and will be a key figure in India's midfield on Thursday.

Hockey World Cup 2018: Germany defeat spirited Malaysia to enter quarter-finals; Pakistan qualify for cross-overs despite drubbing

Germany started brightly and raced to a 3-0 lead inside 18 minutes through goals from Herzbruch and Ruhr. But the Malaysians tried to make a valiant fightback and managed to reduce the margin to 2-3 in the 28th minute through goals from Rahim and Noor.

Hockey World Cup 2018: Belgium thrash South Africa 5-1 in Pool C match to ensure participation in cross-over round

Alexander Hendrickx scored a brace while Simon Gougnard (18th), Loick Luypaert (30th) and Cedric Charlier (48th) were the other goal-getters for Belgium

Hockey World Cup 2018: High audience turnout, state-of-the-art facilities and capable management makes tournament truly global affair

Conversations provide convincing evidence that this Hockey World Cup is exceptional. Although it is not even halfway, there are pointers that it could possibly become the best ever World Cup.

Hockey World Cup 2018: Pakistan play out hard-fought draw against Malaysia to keep knock-out hopes alive

Pakistan attacked mostly through the centre with a majority of their circle entries coming from that area, while Malaysia tried to find spaces on the right side.

Hockey World Cup 2018: Clinical Germany run riot against wasteful Netherlands side to inch closer to direct quarter-final place

By virtue of this win, Germany are top of Pool D with six points from two wins ahead of the Netherlands, who are on three points. they had earlier defeated Pakistan 1-0 in their opening match, while the Netherlands had mauled Malaysia 7-0.

Hockey World Cup 2018: Three-time champions Australia become first team to qualify for quarter-finals by beating England

After the barren three quarters, Australia looked a completely different side in the final 15 minutes of the game as they pumped in two goals in a span of four minutes to race to a 2-0 lead.

Hockey World Cup 2018: Olympic champions Argentina comprehensively beat New Zealand to edge closer to quarter-final berth

Argentina had earlier defeated Spain 4-3 in their tournament opener while New Zealand had beaten France 2-1. While Argentina will play world number 20 France in their last pool match on 6 December, New Zealand will be up against Spain.

Legend's Voice: India need to convert opportunities, minimise errors when they face tricky Canada

India need to optimise their chances and play smart hockey to beat ultra-defensive Canada, says VR Raghunath in Firstpost's Legend's Voice.