Olympics 2024 Hockey: India go down 1-2 against Belgium - Highlights

20' India dominate the possession

Indian players are dominating the possession and the midfield. Brilliant play from Manpreet. He manages to stream the ball despite being challenged multiple Belgian players. 

18' Goal! India 1-0 Belgium

Abhishek capitalises on a defensive lapse from de Sloover in the circle.

Abhishek grabs the ball, moves into the circle and hits the hard to hit the board. India 1-0 Belgium 

17' Abhishek-Vivek Prasad attack

Abhishek passes the ball to Vivek Prasad on the left side, and Vivek goes for the hit. But it hits the bar. 

16' 2nd quarter begins

The second quarter of the match begins. Both teams will look to break the deadlock. Who will open the floodgate first, India or Belgium? 

15' End of 1st quarter

In the first quarter, Belgium twice came close to scoring, but Sreejesh denied them from taking the lead. 

Belgium earned one penalty corner. India attempted two long strokes on the goal but failed to beat goalkeeper Vanasch. 

India 0-0 Belgium

13' Belgium go for aerial balls

Twice Belgium tried to beat Indian defence with aerial balls, but their effort went in vain as both Denayer and Van Aubel failed to connect the passes. It was too fast.

10' Abhishek goes for a reverse flick

Abhishek goes for a reverse flick finding himself on top of the box. But the Belgian goalkeeper Vanasch saves it. 

8' Two penalty corners for Belgium

Sreejesh makes a save, but Belgium go for a referral claiming the ball touches the feet of an Indian player. 

The video referee urges the on-field umpire to give Belgium a penalty corner. 

Alexander Hendrickx, with his drag-flick, but India block it. 

Belgium get yet another PC. This time Sreejesh make a goalline save. India 0-0 Belgium 

6' Belgium break into attack

Belgium go on a counterattack from the ring flank and the ball comes towards Nelson Onana, but he cannot connect it. 

5' Hardik builds up pressure on Belgium

Hardik finds Lalit from the left flank. He entered the box, but the Belgium defenders did not give him space to take a shot. Lalit tries to enter the circle from other side. 

But Belgium manged to clear the ball.