In a thrilling contest that saw 17 penalty corners for Belgium, Deepika (6\u2019) gave India the lead before goals from Helene Brasseur (37\u2019, 55\u2019), Lucie Breyne (41\u2019), Ambre Ballenghien (54\u2019), and Charlotte Englebert (58\u2019) sealed victory for the hosts.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Notably all five of Belgium\u2019s goals arose from penalty corners.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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\u2019s half gifted Belgium possession again, but Vaishnavi stepped up with a crucial interception to shut the door.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sitting deep and absorbing waves of pressure, India waited patiently for their chance on the break. When it came, they made it count. Their first circle entry resulted in a penalty corner, and Deepika\u2019s shot took a deflection off a Belgian defender before finding the back of the net to put India ahead.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
As the second quarter unfolded, India did well in midfield to open up spaces despite the Belgian press. However, Belgium were in control of proceedings and found two more penalty corners, but India were up to the task. A skilful run from Navneet set up Salima Tete on the right flank, leading to two consecutive penalty corners.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
On the rebound, Navneet fired a thunderous shot inside the circle, but goalkeeper Elena Sotgiu made a good save. Minutes before half-time, Lisa Moors threatened to level the scores with a powerful strike from inside the circle, but India\u2019s goalkeeper Bichu Devi kept it out.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Belgium entered the third quarter having made 10 circle entries to India\u2019s four, maintaining steady pressure on the defence. It took five penalty corners before H\u00e9l\u00e8ne Brasseur finally converted to bring Belgium level. Two more penalty corners followed, and despite a series of sharp saves from Savita, Lucie Breyne struck from close range during yet another set-piece to give Belgium a 2\u20131 lead.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India laboured to find a way back, probing through the flanks in search of an opening in the final quarter, but the Belgian defence remained largely untroubled in the final third. The final ten minutes, however, were completely dominated by the hosts. In the 54th minute, Ambre Ballenghien effectively sealed the contest with a well-taken goal to make it 3\u20131.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Five minutes later, Helene Brasseur converted Belgium\u2019s fourth penalty corner, stretching the lead further. Just before the end, Charlotte Englebert added her name to the scoresheet, calmly slotting home a penalty stroke in the 58th minute to complete a comprehensive 5\u20131 win for Belgium.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India laboured to find a way back, probing through the flanks in search of an opening in the final quarter, but the Belgian defence remained largely untroubled in the final third. The final ten minutes, however, were completely dominated by the hosts. In the 54th minute, Ambre Ballenghien effectively sealed the contest with a well-taken goal to make it 3\u20131.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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