The Indian Women’s Team suffered a 0-2 defeat in opposition to Belgium, (X/@TheHockeyIndia)
After struggling a 0-5 loss in opposition to Argentina, the Indian ladies suffered their second consecutive loss in opposition to Belgium 0-2 within the European leg of the FIH Pro League.
The Indian ladies’s hockey crew misplaced its second sport on the trot within the European leg of the FIH Pro League as Belgium handed the guests a 0-2 defeat right here.
The Indian ladies, beneath new coach and captain in Harendra Singh and Salima Tete, have been earlier thrashed 0-5 by Argentina of their opening match on Wednesday.
Both Belgium objectives got here from discipline efforts by Alexia ‘T Serstevens in the 34th minute and Dewaet Louise two minutes later on Thursday night.
Contrary to the result, the Indians started the match on an aggressive note and won an early penalty corner, but couldn’t capitalise on it.
However, the guests continued to press Belgium, which initially struggled to maintain possession and relied on counter-attacks. India’s defence stood tall within the first two quarters, denying the hosts any scoring alternatives.
Belgium received a penalty nook in direction of the tip of the primary quarter, however the effort was saved by veteran India goalkeeper Savita with out a lot problem.
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In the second quarter, Belgium elevated strain with brisk passes and fixed assaults.
But the Indians absorbed the strain nicely, shifting the tempo of their favour by sustaining possession and making fast passes, which allowed them to check Belgium’s defence a few occasions however in useless because the impasse remained at half-time.
Belgium got here out all weapons blazing after the change of ends and as took the lead by Alexia 4 minutes into the third quarter.
Two minutes later, Dewaet struck once more to double Belgium’s lead.
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Down 0-2, India upped their ante and even received a penalty nook in direction of the tip of the penultimate quarter, however didn’t profit from it.
In the fourth quarter, India made early advances and examined Belgium’s protection rigorously, however the hosts efficiently defended their lead.
Despite sustaining possession and making common circle entries, India couldn’t discover the again of the web
India will play Belgium once more of their subsequent match on Saturday.
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