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India Stage Comeback to Beat Belgium 3-2 in European Tour Opener

The victory builds momentum ahead of a rematch with Belgium on June 10.

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Indian junior women’s hockey team beat Belgium 3-2 (Credit: Hockey India)

Overview

  • Geeta Yadav gave India an early lead in the 11th minute at Antwerp’s Hockey Center of Excellence.
  • Belgium turned the tables with goals from Marie Goenns in the 25th minute and Louise van Hecke in the 34th.
  • Sonam equalised in the 40th minute and Lalthantluangi’s 45th-minute penalty corner won the match for India.
  • India will meet Belgium again on June 10 in the second game of their five-match European tour.
  • Fixtures against Australia in Kontich and the Netherlands in Utrecht will follow as part of India’s build-up to the December Junior World Cup in Santiago, Chile.