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FIH Pro League: Belgium sink India - HIGHLIGHTS
The Indian men's drought on this European leg continues.
The Indian men failed to garner points against Belgium. (Photo credit: FIH)
The ongoing European leg of the FIH Pro League 2024-25 has been nothing short of nightmarish for both the Indian men's and women's squads.
With neither squads able to post a single victory, questions aplenty are being asked.
On Saturday night, the Indian men got another chance to score their first points. But standing in their way were the formidable Belgians, who with a superior all-round display arrested an Indian fightback and then surged ahead to push India on the backfoot.
As it happened...
Live Updates
- 21 Jun 2025 3:15 PM GMT
Q4 | BEL 5 - 2 IND
Even before India could reground from the re-start, Belgium come away yet again.
Inside the Indian box, from left and from a reverse hit, shot on goal and deflection in front of goal.
Van Doren scores!!
High-fives for Belgium!
- 21 Jun 2025 3:14 PM GMT
Q4 | BEL 4 - 2 IND
India look to make inroads from the right flank. They're relying on solo-runs...nullified by Belgium's zonal marking.
Quick turnaround from Belgium.
With a scoop, they enter India's box. 3D skills from them, a pass in front of goal and Stockbroeckx scores!!
- 21 Jun 2025 3:11 PM GMT
Q4 | BEL 3 - 2 IND
Rajinder with the drag flick, but a big block from their first rusher.
Nothing to show from the PC for India.
9' left.
- 21 Jun 2025 3:10 PM GMT
Q4 | BEL 3 - 2 IND
Intentional block from Belgium in their final third and India earn a PC.
Great chance for India to draw level here.
9' left.
- 21 Jun 2025 3:07 PM GMT
Q4 | BEL 3 - 2 IND
The drag flick is saved by Karkera.
From a corner, Belgium regroup and attack again from the left flank.
A passes finds Roman in front of goal and he finishes with the deft deflection.
Belgium is ahead again!
10' left.
- 21 Jun 2025 3:05 PM GMT
Q4 | BEL 2 - 2 IND
Brilliant play from Belgium. A scoop to the final third, then they move the ball around the circle, penetrate and earn a PC.
11' left.
- 21 Jun 2025 3:04 PM GMT
Q4 | BEL 2 - 2 IND
Belgium has started well in Q4, a couple of circle penetrations already.
India, relying on counter attacks. They've missed trapping a couple of long scoops in offense though.
12' left.
- 21 Jun 2025 3:02 PM GMT
Q4 | BEL 2 - 2 IND
15 minutes stand between India and a 7th straight loss.
India get Q4 underway.
- 21 Jun 2025 3:01 PM GMT
Q4 | BEL 2 - 2 IND
It's all to play for in this final quarter now.
This game has turned and how.
India started Q3 with nothing going their way. The managed to score off a PC in the rebound and now, they're back in the game.
Can India turn the tide in this final quarter?
- 21 Jun 2025 2:59 PM GMT
Q3 | BEL 2 - 2 IND
The hooter blows and Belgium has been pegged back from two nothing up to two-all.
India has fought back in this Q3.
