GUWAHATI: Belgium secured a narrow 2-1 victory over India in their Pool B match on Thursday, August 1. Despite a strong start from India, Belgium turned the game around in the third quarter with two quick goals. India made several attempts to equalise in the final minutes, but were unsuccessful.
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The match began with India taking an early lead thanks to a powerful strike from Abhishek, who capitalised on a momentary lapse in the Belgian defence to score. India held their 1-0 lead through halftime. However, Belgium controlled the first quarter and created problems for the Indian defence, despite the goalless scoreline.
In the third quarter, Belgium mounted a collective attack that put significant pressure on India, resulting in two rapid goals that changed the game's momentum. India's efforts to break the deadlock in the final minutes fell short, securing Belgium's win.
India's campaign began with a thrilling 3-2 win over New Zealand and continued with a late equalizer from Harmanpreet Kaur against Argentina. Their match against Ireland featured a strong and structured attack that immediately pressured the Irish defence.