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India vs Belgium, Men’s Hockey, Paris Olympics 2024 LIVE Score: India are 1-1 against Belgium in Paris Olympics 2024 Pool B encounter after Abhishek scored the opening goal but Thibeau Stockbroekx equalised. Having already sealed their spot in the quarterfinals, the Indian men’s hockey team can warm-up for the knockout stage against the toughest opponents, as they take on no. 1-ranked nation Belgium. All of India’s matches have been close encounters, but they have held their nerve to get two wins (New Zealand and Ireland) and a draw (Argentina) from their three games. (Day 6 Schedule | Medals Tally)
Here are the LIVE updates of Paris Olympics 2024, Men’s Hockey Pool B match between India and Belgium:
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14:18 (IST)
India vs Belgium Hockey LIVE: Pressure. What pressure?
We are minutes away from the start of the third quarter and Sreejesh looks in quite a jovial mood. He is smiling at the camera and India will surely be confident after how they performed in the first half of this game.
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14:11 (IST)
India vs Belgium Hockey LIVE: End of second quarter
It is the end of the second quarter and India continue their 1-0 dominance in this match. A resilient show from Harmanpreet Singh and Co who seemed quite confident in defence. Couple of chances also came their way to extend the lead but the finish was just not up to the mark.
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14:07 (IST)
India vs Belgium Hockey LIVE: Chance for India
Another chance for India but it is wide! Vivek Sagar Prasad received the ball at a brilliant position but his shot flew way above the goal and the score remains 1-0. Less than 2 minutes to go in the second quarter and India will be happy with how this game has gone till now.
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14:03 (IST)
India vs Belgium Hockey LIVE: India save another PC
India have defended another PC and Sreejesh is in tremendous form. Another block from the keeper and this is too good from India. They took the lead and now, they have been successful in keeping Belgium quiet despite constant attacks.
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13:58 (IST)
India vs Belgium Hockey LIVE: Big boost for India
India have mainly depended on penalty corners and penalty strokes for their goals in the Paris Olympics till now but a field goal today against a team like Belgium will be a massive confidence boost for them. They will have to build on this momentum and add more goals to their kitty.
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13:56 (IST)
India vs Belgium Hockey LIVE: Abhishek scores
Abhishek capitalises on Belgium’s mistake and he has opened the scoring for India! The Belgian defender was too late in clearing the chance and Abhishek was on to it in a flash. He took a precise shot from distance and India have taken a massive lead in this match.
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13:52 (IST)
India vs Belgium Hockey LIVE: End of 1st quarter
That is the end of the first quarter and it has truly been a solid show from India defensively. They have shown amazing grit to keep the Belgians quiet. However, they will have to score in order to register a win in this game.
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13:44 (IST)
India vs Belgium Hockey LIVE: Chasing the game
Till now, India have mainly chased the game as Belgium have looked quite dangerous in possession. However, thanks to their solid defensive shape, the opponents have not been able to penetrate the space in front of the goal and Harmanpreet Singh and Co will be hoping for a penalty corner in the last minutes of this quarter.
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13:40 (IST)
India vs Belgium Hockey LIVE: Save from India
The first penalty corner goes to Belgium but India were up to the challenge. A solid block by the goalkeeper and the score remains 0-0 in the first quarter. This has been a cagey affair till now and it looks like it will take someone special from the teams to end this deadlock.
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13:38 (IST)
India vs Belgium Hockey LIVE: Strength in penalty corners
India’s record in penalty corners have been topsy turvy till now. While they have failed to convert quite a number of chances, their goals have also come predominantly from them with Harmanpreet Singh being a top performer.
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13:35 (IST)
India vs Belgium Hockey LIVE: We are underway
We are underway and this is a huge challenge for India. Till now, they have won their matches against New Zealand and Ireland while Argentina played out a 1-1 draw.
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12:47 (IST)
India vs Belgium LIVE: India are 2nd
India currently are second in Pool B, behind Belgium, who have won all three games and netted 10 goals. If India can put up a respectable performance against them today, they can be considered a dangerous side heading into the knockouts.
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12:45 (IST)
India vs Belgium LIVE: Captain leading from the front
India captain Harmanpreet Singh has been in fine form so far, bagging four goals at the Olympics. He has well and truly led by example so far.
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12:45 (IST)
India vs Belgium LIVE: Belgium no. 1 in the world
Not only are Belgium the no. 1 ranked nation in men’s hockey, they are also the defending gold medalists at the Olympics. India can truly gauge their medal chances at Paris 2024 depending on how they fare against Belgium today.
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12:42 (IST)
India vs Belgium LIVE: India are already through
India have already booked their tickets to the Paris Olympics 2024 quarterfinals. India have won against New Zealand and Ireland, and drawn with Argentina.
But, this match is still very important.
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12:40 (IST)
India vs Belgium LIVE: Greetings!
Welcome one and all to NDTV Sports for the live coverage of India’s fourth Pool B men’s hockey encounter, against Belgium. Get seated, the action is about to begin!
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