India started strong, capitalising on a defensive error by Belgium's Arthur de Sloover in the 18th minute. The mistake allowed Indian forward Abhishek to make a solo run, expertly placing the ball into the bottom-right corner of the Belgian goal, giving India a 1-0 lead.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
However, Belgium found their equaliser in the 33rd minute. Thibeau Stockbroekx scored a crucial goal to level the match at 1-1.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The game took a decisive turn eleven minutes later, in the 44th minute, when Belgian veteran John-John Dohmen capitalized on a rebound after a penalty corner. Indian goalkeeper P R Sreejesh made an initial save but couldn't prevent Dohmen from scoring, putting Belgium ahead 2-1.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Despite India's best efforts to find another goal, the Belgian defense held firm. The loss places India second in Pool B with seven points from four matches, while Belgium sits at the top of the group with a perfect record of four wins.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Already assured of a spot in the quarterfinals, the Harmanpreet Singh-led squad will now turn their focus to their final Pool B match against Australia, scheduled for Friday at 4:45 pm IST.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Despite India's best efforts to find another goal, the Belgian defense held firm. The loss places India second in Pool B with seven points from four matches, while Belgium sits at the top of the group with a perfect record of four wins.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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