Antwerp, June 22 -- The India Women's Hockey Team went down 1-5 against Belgium at the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 here.
In a thrilling contest that saw 17 penalty corners for Belgium, Deepika (6') gave India the lead before goals from Helene Brasseur (37', 55'), Lucie Breyne (41'), Ambre Ballenghien (54'), and Charlotte Englebert (58') sealed victory for the hosts on Saturday.
Notably all five of Belgium's goals arose from penalty corners.
India endured a nervy start as Belgium came out pressing with intent, earning a penalty corner within the opening minute. The early scare was averted, and Savita soon followed up with a sharp save to keep the scoreboard untouched. An unforced error in India's half gifted Belgium possession again, b...