FIH Women’s Hockey Pro League HIGHLIGHT: India lose 0-2 to Belgium - Blog, updates, scores

Q3 | IND 0 - 0 BEL

First Salima Tete and then Suman carry the ball from the right, but there's no Indian forward in Belgium's circle.

Let's get some goals on the scoreboard: India coach

"The way we are putting the energy we need 3 points today. Its a balanced team. Let's get some goals on the scoreboard," Indian coach Harender Sing in a quick chat with broadcasters said.

That's how the match looks like at HALF TIME!

HALF TIME | IND 0 - 0 BEL

Indian skipper Salima Tete launches from left, takes a shot hoping teammate will deflect it. But the ball gets stuck in Belgium goalie's pads. India asks for referral, but that's a late reaction. Referee denies as the half-time hooter goes off.

An entertaining game so far from spectators point of view. Lot of opportunities, lot of intent from both sides. 

India 0-0 Belgium.

Q2 | IND 0 - 0 BEL

Salima Tete take a direct reverse shot from the right, but Belgium goalkeeper Maïté Bussels easily foots it away.

Indian forward need to aid counterattacks better. On a lot of occasions, players in motion have to slow down for teammates to come forward.

Q2 | IND 0 - 0 BEL

Belgium charges in, has a better head count in India's circle. But alert India averts danger, manage to get the ball out of their circle. India launch a counter attack from the right flank. Get their second PC. The reception is slow and Deepika's shot goes wide.

India looking to break 8 match winless streak!

India is looking for their first win in EIGHT matches. The last time India won in FIH Women's Pro League was against Germany in Bhubaneswar and a shoot out against the Netherlands. 

FIRST QUARTER | IND 0 - 0 BEL

Green card for Astrid Bonami.

The first quarter had quite a few opportunities for both teams. A long way to go. But India looks focussed.

India gets a PC in the starting minutes, Belgium responds with one with six minutes to go. Belgium has 4 circle penetrations compared to India's TWO. Indian midfield and defenders look strong today, make no silly mistakes.

India 0-0 Belgium 

Q1 | IND 0 - 0 BEL

Belgium get their first penalty. It's a slow attempt from the hosts. But referee awards a penalty stroke to Belgium. Indian takes a quick video referral.

It was a stick from Jyoti and video umpire suggests a long corner instead. Danger averted!

Q1 | 6 minutes to go!

Indians have stepped up their aggressive game. Trying to find space from the left flank. But Belgium is strong. We can only hope Indian women can carry this momentum till the very last whistle.