The Indian men’s hockey team today was defeated by the Belgians in a closely contested semi-final match at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics. Belgium defeated India 5-2 which saw the Belgium team creating chances with penalty corners and converting them into goals. Alexander Hendrickx scored three goals in the match for Belgium and helping his team qualify for the final.John-John Domen of Belgium scored the fifth goal in the last few moments of the game.
India will now play for the bronze medal in Tokyo Olympics .
Belgium started on a strong note as it scored the first goal by Luypaert in the second minute of the play. However, Harmanpreet Singh scored the first goal for India and also helped in equalising the scoreline. India took the lead by scoring the second goal which was scored by Mandeep but once again Belgium had scored the equaliser from a penalty corner scored by Hendrickx. Belgium broke the deadlock in the fourth quarter after their top scorer Hendrickx scored two goals and taking his tally to 13 goals in the tournament.
Earlier Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted,”I’m watching the India vs Belgium Hockey Men’s Semi Final at #Tokyo2020. Proud of our team and their skills. Wishing them the very best!”
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