FULL TIME| IND 1 - 5 BEL

India started on a positive note, leading 1-0 in the first half by managing Belgium's attacking threats.

But the hosts came back stronger, earning as many as 17 penalty corners and a penalty stroke. Deepika (6') scored for India as Hélène Brasseur (37', 55'), Lucie Breyne (41'), Ambre Ballenghien (54'), Charlotte Englebert (58') convert for Belgium.

"We are not happy with the outcome. We will go back to our hotel and watch the match video. Its a game. Looking forward to tomorrow's match. The starting was good but we dropped in the fourth quarter. Tomorrow, we are fighting as a team," Indian team captain Salima Tete said in a quick interaction with the broadcasters after 1-5 loss to Belgium.