FIH Pro Hockey League: Goalkeepers star as India beat Belgium

Bhubaneswar: Strong performances from goalkeepers Krishan Pathak and PR Sreejesh coupled with some nifty work from the forwards whenever they got the chance helped India beat world champions and world no.1 Belgium 2-1 in the first match between the two sides in the FIH Pro Hockey League on Saturday. Mandeep Singh and Ramandeep Singh were on target as India recorded their third Pro League win at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.

The win takes India to second on the Pro League standings, behind top-ranked Belgium. They have eight points out of a possible nine in their first three matches while Belgium has 11 points out of a possible 15.

The second game will be played at 5 p.m. at the Kalinga Stadium on Sunday. IANS

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