FIH Women’s Hockey Pro League HIGHLIGHTS: India suffer 1-5 defeat to Belgium - Blog, updates, scores

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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. 

And there goes another penalty for Belgium. The attempt is converted to a penalty stroke. Charlotte Englebert makes no mistake. Makes it 1-5.

A penalty stroke is awarded for serious fouls committed by defenders within the shooting circle that prevent a probable goal. 

There's another PC! Belgium takes it. Savita stands tall this time. But Belgium take video referral and the referre awards another PC.

Final score 5-1 in favour of Belgium.  

FIFTEEN penalty corner for Belgium. And a successful deflection from Hélène Brasseur take hosts count to 4 goals. This is Hélène's second goal of the match.

India 1-4 Belgium.

Belgium 16 - India 7 circle penetrations!

Seven minutes to go, Belgium earns a PC. Ambre Ballenghien scores! Belgium leads 3-1. 

FINAL quarter gets underway. India desperately needs to get a goal or they take a step closer in the wrong direction i.e. relegation. If India manages a draw, they can still collect some consolation points. Last 10 minutes on the clock! It is now or never!

Most effective quarter for the hosts. SEVEN penalty corners, two converted.

Hosts manage to turn around the game after trailing for the first two quarters. India now chasing. 

And there goes another PC for Belgium!

Moors gets a yellow card leads to FIVE minute suspension. India has the advantage but will India be able to comeback? 

Belgium scores again via PC and executes it well. Lucie Breyne score! India falls back 1-2.