FIH Pro League LIVE: India lose campaign opener against Belgium – Highlights
END OF FIRST QUARTER!
There's the hooter and its the end of the first quarter of play. Both teams had their chances via penalty corners but the scorers are yet to be troubled.
IND 0-0 BEL
14' - Belgium miss PC!
Suraj Karkera with a good save before Belgium return to earn a penalty corner, thanks to a rookie error inside the circle from Hardik Singh.
The drag flick, however, is put wide.
IND 0-0 BEL
13' - Green card, INDIA!
Veteran Amit Rohidas picks up a green card. He is suspended for two minutes and India are down to ten men.
IND 0-0 BEL
11' - A good run from Hardik Singh
A good aerial interception from India and the ball finds Hardik Singh. He is unmarked and creates a counter with a good run right down the centre.
But the ball is stolen away, just inches outside the D.
IND 0-0 BEL
8' - Too high from Harmanpreet Singh
Harmanpreet Singh with the usual drag flicking duties, but the Indian captain's attempt raises dangerously.
The on field umpire doesn't feel so and hands India another penalty corner, as the ball hits the body of a rusher.
The Belgians ask for a review and the TV umpire feels it was too high from the Indian skipper.
A chance missed, for India.
IND 0-0 BEL
8' - India earn a PC!
A good ball drilled into the circle by Jarmanpreet Singh and Sukhjeet Singh does well to deflect it to a defender's feet.
First penalty corner of the match for India.
IND 0-0 BEL
4' - India deny!
A powerful drag flick from Alexander Hendrickx but India have it in control, largely thanks to Vivek Sagar Prasad.
A brilliant job as the first rusher from the youngster as he intercepts it cleanly before being cleared away by his teammates.
IND 0-0 BEL
4' - PC, BELGIUM!
A good run into the circle from the baseline by Belgium and they manage to confuse the Indian defence and push the ball to a feet.
An early penalty corner for Belgium. Pressure on Suraj Karkera.
IND 0-0 BEL
1' - We are underway
Belgium with the pushback. India move from left to right of the screen.
Time for national anthems
The players have been introduced to the crowd and the national anthems are now underway. Visitors Belgium first followed by the hosts.
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