Overview
- After the match was 1-1 through three quarters, Belgium struck twice late for a 3-1 win, with goals from Nelson Onana (23'), Thomas Crols (53') and Arno Van Dessel (57') as Shilanand Lakra (29') scored for India.
- Belgium had beaten Argentina 5-3 a day earlier in Rourkela and remain unbeaten in this Pro League season.
- India next play Argentina on February 12, then Belgium on February 14 and Argentina on February 15 in Rourkela, with all matches starting at 19:30 IST.
- India’s roster blends experience with youngsters Amandeep Lakra, Manmeet Singh and Rosan Kujur, with captain Harmanpreet Singh saying the team is fit and motivated.
- All India matches from the Rourkela leg are broadcast on Star Sports Khel and JioHotstar.