Men's Hockey World Cup 2018 India vs Belgium highlights: India 2-2 Belgium FULL TIME

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                                                        Men's Hockey World Cup LIVE UPDATES: India vs Belgium

India will be optimistic of clearing a stern test awaiting them Sunday in the form of world number three Belgium, to guarantee a direct entry into the quarterfinals. Seeking to rewrite history after 43 years, the Indian men's hockey team made a strong start in the elite 16-nation tournament, with a 5-0 thrashing of South Africa on Wednesday.

 

Come Sunday, the Indians will have to be at their best in all departments to get the better of the ever-improving Red Lions, who will be out to prove a point after a not-so-impressive opener. The Indian forward line comprising Mandeep Singh, Simranjeet Singh, Akashdeep Singh and Lalit Upadhyay impressed against South Africa. While Simranjeet scored a brace, all three other strikers struck a goal each.

 

The Manpreet Singh-led midfield and the backline too did a decent job the other day but defenders Harmanpreet Singh, Birendra Lakra, Surender Kumar and goalkeeper P R Sreejesh will have to be on their toes against the attacking Belgians.

 

The last time the two teams played each other was in the final edition of the Champions Trophy earlier this year in Breda, Netherlands where India conceded a late goal to settle for a 1-1 draw. The magnitude of a World Cup match is different and both teams are aware that a single mistake can ruin their hopes and aspirations.

Where will be the India vs Belgium match in Men’s Hockey World Cup 2018 played?

The India vs Belgium match in Men’s Hockey World Cup 2018 will be played at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.

What time does the India vs Belgium match in Men’s Hockey World Cup 2018 begin (time in IST)?

The India vs Belgium match in Men’s Hockey World Cup 2018 will begin at 7 pm IST.

Where to watch the live telecast of the India vs Belgium match in Men’s Hockey World Cup 2018?

The India vs Belgium match in Men’s Hockey World Cup 2018 will be telecast on Star Sports Network and Doordarshan.

Where to follow the live streaming of India vs Belgium match in Men’s Hockey World Cup 2018?

The live streaming of the India vs Belgium match in Men’s Hockey World Cup 2018 can be followed on the official YouTube channel of International Hockey Federation (FIH). The live streaming will also be available on Hotstar. For live updates, you can follow www.abplive.in.

 

20:38 PM (IST)  •  02 Dec 2018

India’s Varun Kumar has been awarded the Player of the Match for his all-round performance in the game. His tackling in the defence was impeccable and not to forget it was his forceful penalty corner that earned India a penalty stroke, which resulted in India’s equalizer.

20:36 PM (IST)  •  02 Dec 2018

🏑 | LIVE | DRAW it is and perhaps one of the most closesly fought games in this World Cup comes to an end! Credit t… https://t.co/qFBtzAPs3h

20:32 PM (IST)  •  02 Dec 2018

That’s the game! The final hooter goes off. It’s India 2-2 Belgium FULL TIME. What a great game of Hockey these two top sides dished out for the capacity crowd at the Kalinga Stadium.

20:30 PM (IST)  •  02 Dec 2018

Goal-keeper Vanasch taken off, Belgium going all out to get the third goal and possibly a win with only 2 minutes to go. Can India take advantage and a get a late goal of their own?

20:26 PM (IST)  •  02 Dec 2018

GOAL! Belgium have equalized through Simon Gougnard. A defensive lapse from India allows Belgium to make a comeback in the match. It’s India 2-2 Belgium at the Kalinga Stadium. One gets the feeling, this is not the last goal in this match.