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India vs Belgium, Men's Hockey, Paris Olympics 2024 LIVE Score: India went down 1-2 to Belgium in the fourth quarter of their Paris 2024 Olympic Games Pool B hockey match. Thibeau Stockbroekx and John-John Dohmen scored for Belgium after Abhishek opened the scoring for India. With their place in the quarter-finals already secured, the Indian men’s hockey team can now warm up for the knockout stages against the toughest opponents as they take on the number one ranked nation Belgium. All of India’s matches were close encounters but they held their nerve to claim two wins (New Zealand and Ireland) and a draw (Argentina) from their three matches. (Schedule Day 6 | Medal Count)
Here are the LIVE updates from Paris Olympics 2024, Men's Hockey Pool B match between India and Belgium:
15:22 (EST)
India vs Belgium Hockey LIVE: Match Summary
Abhishek gave India the lead in the 18th minute, after which Belgium came back strongly after the break, scoring through Thibeau Stockbroekx (33rd) and John-John Dohmen (44th). With that, they secured the victory and are unbeaten in the tournament so far.
15:15 (EST)
India vs Belgium Hockey LIVE: India's Pool B Standings
India are second in Pool B, with Belgium at the top with an unbeaten record at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Both teams have already qualified for the quarter-finals, but their rankings will ultimately determine their opponents in the knockout stages.
15:05 (EST)
India vs Belgium Hockey LIVE: India loses thrilling match
The final whistle blows and India's unbeaten run comes to an end. Belgium came back from a one-goal deficit to record a stunning 2-1 victory over India. They had decent chances in the encounter, but the Tokyo gold medallist proved too good.
15:00 (EST)
India vs Belgium Hockey LIVE: India Wastes PC
The penalty corner was a great chance for India but they wasted it as the Belgian guard made a brilliant save. A show to remember for Belgium in the last two quarters of the match.
14:58 (EST)
India vs Belgium Hockey LIVE: PC for India
Less than 2 minutes to go and India now have a penalty corner! Can Harmanpreet Singh do it again?
14:54 (EST)
India vs Belgium Hockey LIVE: More Misery
Raj Kumar Pal gave a yellow card and things only got worse for India. India now have to play the last few minutes of the game with a man down. Not a great position!
14:53 (EST)
India vs Belgium Hockey LIVE: Miss for India
Sanjay with a brilliant chance to equalize for India but his shot was just awful. A complete shambles of a chance and India are staring at defeat at this point. This is a brilliant turnaround from Belgium and India will have to rethink their strategy for the Paris Olympics in 2024.
14:51 (EST)
India vs Belgium Hockey LIVE: Tom Boon denied
Another penalty corner and another save from Sreejesh. A similar story to the previous chances in this match. Tom Boon fired a powerful shot towards goal, but Sreejesh was up to the challenge and India continued to hunt for the all-important equalizer.
14:49 (EST)
India vs Belgium Hockey LIVE: PC vs India
More trouble for India. A penalty corner for Belgium after a clever move and this could mean the end for Harmanpreet Singh and Co for today.
14:47 (EST)
India vs Belgium Hockey LIVE: India Struggles
India struggled to mount a proper attack in the fourth quarter. Finally a good penetrating pass from Abhishek but no one was there to finish the move. His effort hit the leg of the Belgian keeper and the rebound was cleared before Manpreet could reach it.
14:43 (EST)
India vs Belgium Hockey LIVE: Start of the fourth quarter
The fourth quarter begins and India will need to find an early goal to put pressure on Belgium. They eventually conceded a very late goal against Argentina and a replay will be crucial to their hopes of finishing in a solid position in Group B.
14:38 (EST)
India vs Belgium Hockey LIVE: John-John Dohmen scores
John-John Dohmen scores and Belgium completely flipped the script. India went into the third quarter with a 1-0 lead, but Belgium made it 2-1. Sreejesh made another great save to stop the shot from the penalty corner, but the experienced Belgian player was in the right place to guide the ball into the goal. This doesn't look good for India!
14:32 (EST)
India vs Belgium Hockey LIVE: Green card for Belgium
Green card for Belgian Alexander Hendrickx and this could be good news for India. He is quite impressive when it comes to penalty corners and that threat will be neutralized for at least a few minutes.
14:30 (EST)
India vs Belgium Hockey LIVE: Unforced Errors
India lost their way somewhat in the third quarter with a series of unforced errors that led to attacks from Belgium. In the first two quarters, India excelled on the defensive front, but this seemed rather shaky in the last few minutes.
14:25 (EST)
India vs Belgium Hockey LIVE: Belgium equalizes
Thibeau Stockbroekx scores and Belgium are right in this match. The Olympic gold medallists from Tokyo started the third quarter well and were rewarded for the pressure. A deft touch between the two Indian defenders and Sreejesh could only watch as the ball ended up in the net.
14:18 (EST)
India vs Belgium Hockey LIVE: Pressure. What pressure?
We are just a few minutes away from the start of the third quarter and Sreejesh seems to be in a cheerful mood. He smiles for the camera and India will surely be confident after how they performed in the first half of this match.
14:11 (EST)
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 looked pretty confident in defence. A few chances came their way to extend their lead but the finishing just wasn’t good enough.
14:07 (EST)
India vs Belgium Hockey LIVE: Chance for India
Another chance for India, but it’s wide! Vivek Sagar Prasad received the ball in a brilliant position but his shot flew wide and the score remains 1-0. With less than 2 minutes left in the second quarter, India will be happy with how this game has gone so far.
14:03 (EST)
India vs Belgium Hockey LIVE: India saves another PC
India defended another PC and Sreejesh is in great form. Another block from the keeper and this is too good from India. They took the lead and now they are successful in keeping Belgium calm despite constant attacks.
13:58 (EST)
India vs Belgium Hockey LIVE: Big boost for India
India have relied on penalty corners and penalty strokes for their goals so far in the Paris Olympics, but a field goal today against a team like Belgium will be a huge confidence booster for them. They will need to build on this momentum and add more goals to their pot.
13:56 (EST)
India vs Belgium Hockey LIVE: Abhishek scores
Abhishek takes advantage of Belgium's mistake and opens the scoring for India! The Belgian defender was too late to clear the chance and Abhishek was quick to see it. He fired from distance and India took a huge lead in this match.
13:52 (EST)
India vs Belgium Hockey LIVE: End of 1st Quarter
That’s the end of the first quarter and it’s been a really solid show from India defensively. They’ve shown great determination to keep the Belgians quiet. However, they’ll need to score to secure a win in this match.
13:44 (EST)
India vs Belgium Hockey LIVE: Chasing the match
India have been chasing the game so far, as Belgium have looked quite dangerous in possession. However, thanks to their solid defensive formation, their opponents have failed to penetrate the space in front of goal and Harmanpreet Singh and Co will be hoping for a penalty corner in the final minutes of this quarter.
13:40 (EST)
India vs Belgium Hockey LIVE: India's Rescue
The first penalty corner goes to Belgium but India were up to the challenge. A solid block from the keeper and the score remains 0-0 in the first quarter. This has been a cautious affair so far and it looks like it will take someone special from the teams to break this deadlock.
13:38 (EST)
India vs Belgium Hockey LIVE: Strength in penalty corners
India's record in penalty corners has been mixed so far. While they have failed to convert a fair number of chances, their goals have also come mainly from them, with Harmanpreet Singh being a star performer.
13:35 (EST)
India vs Belgium Hockey LIVE: We're on our way
We are on our way and this is a huge challenge for India. So far they have won their games against New Zealand and Ireland, while Argentina drew 1-1.
12:47 (EST)
India vs Belgium LIVE: India is 2nd
India are currently second in Pool B, behind Belgium, who have won all three matches and scored 10 goals. If India can put up a respectable performance against them today, they can be considered a dangerous team heading into the knockouts.
12:45 (EST)
India vs Belgium LIVE: Captain leads from the front
India captain Harmanpreet Singh has been in good form so far, scoring four goals at the Olympics. He has really led by example so far.
12:45 (EST)
India vs Belgium LIVE: Belgium No. 1 in the world
Belgium are not only the number one team in men’s hockey, they are also the reigning gold medallists at the Olympics. India can really gauge their medal chances at Paris 2024 depending on how they do against Belgium today.
12:42 (EST)
India vs Belgium LIVE: India is already through
India has already booked tickets for the quarter-finals of the 2024 Paris Olympics. India has won against New Zealand and Ireland and drawn against Argentina.
But this match is still very important.
12:40 (EST)
India vs Belgium LIVE: Greetings!
Welcome all to NDTV Sports for the live coverage of India’s fourth Pool B men’s hockey match against Belgium. Take your seats, the action is about to begin!
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