Paris/|Patiala, 1 August (Sports Desk)
India’s Olympic hockey campaign suffered a setback as they were edged out by Belgium 2-1 in a closely contested Pool B match. The Indians, who were leading 1-0 at halftime thanks to a stunning strike by Abhishek, were unable to hold on to their advantage as the Belgians staged a remarkable comeback in the third quarter.
Despite a valiant effort in the final quarter, India couldn’t find the equalizer, leaving them with a bitter pill to swallow. Belgium’s defensive resilience in the latter stages proved to be the difference between the two teams.
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Earlier in the tournament, India had shown promising form with two wins and a draw, but they faced their toughest test yet against the world champions. Harmanpreet Singh and his team displayed attacking intent but struggled to convert their chances into goals.
The result puts India in a challenging position, but they still have a chance to progress to the knockout stages. Their next match against Australia will be crucial in determining their fate in the tournament.
Key highlights of the match:
- India took a 1-0 lead through a brilliant strike by Abhishek in the second quarter.
- Belgium bounced back strongly in the third quarter, scoring two quick goals to turn the game around.
- India fought valiantly in the final quarter but couldn’t find the equalizer.
- Belgium’s defense stood firm under intense pressure from the Indians.
