India faced Belgium last in its second match of the FIH Pro League 2023-24 season. Harmanpreet Singh-led men’s team lost 1-4 to Olympic champion Belgium.
For the Red Lions, Alexander Hendrickx had a brace while skipper Felix Denayer and Cedric Charlier also chipped in with a strike each. For the Men in Blue, Abhishek scored a consolation goal five minutes from the final hooter.
In its first match, India was held to a 2-2 draw in regulation by Argentina before the Men in Blue earned a bonus point with a 5-4 win in the shootout. Belgium faced a shock defeat in its opening game to Ireland, losing 1-2.
