FIH Pro League 2023-24: Belgium does the double over India, wins 3-1 on penalties

India men’s team lost to host nation Belgium 3-1 in penalties in the European leg of the FIH Pro League 2023-24 season in Antwerp on Saturday.

After losing 1-4 to the Olympic Champion in the first fixture on Thursday, Harmanpreet’s side started strong in the first quarter with Araijeet Singh scoring his first-ever career goal to give India the lead.

Highlights: Belgium beat 3-1 India on penalties, as it happened

However, the Red Lions levelled the score just before the second quarter ended. Felix Denayer converted a penalty corner to bring Belgium back into the game at the stroke of the half time whistle.

After a goalless third quarter, Belgium took the lead in the 50th minute, with Florent Van Aubel capitalising from a penalty corner. Seven minutes later, India skipper Harmanpreet Singh restored parity with a shot from outside the circle.

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