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Hockey News: India beat Belgium 5-1 in final tour game

World No. 5 Indian Men's Hockey Team produce an attacking masterclass to defeat reigning World and European Champions Belgium 5-1 in the fifth and final match to maintain their 100% record in their Tour of Belgium. With four wins out of four, India were brimming with confidence, starting the match on the front-foot and producing a stunning move in the 7th minute to take the lead through Forward Simranjeet Singh and maintained the lead till half time. The visitors started the third quarter with attacking intent, and were rewarded immediately, with Lalit Kumar Upadhyay bagging his first goal of the match in the 35th minute extending the lead to 2-0. Another attack in the next minute saw youngster Vivek Sagar Prasad also register his name on the score-sheet as he produced a crafty finish to beat the Belgian Goalkeeper. India's fourth goal was scored by drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh, who converted a Penalty Corner in the 42nd minute, while the fifth goal came through Ramandeep Singh who scored in the 43rd minute to finish off a great team-move.

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  • Released : 04-Oct-2019

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