Champions Trophy: India stun Belgium to set up semi-final clash against Pakistan

Sambad English Bureau Published On : Dec 11, 2014 at 9:46 PM Updated On : Dec 12, 2014 at 7:02 PM

Odisha Sun Times Sports Bureau
Bhubaneswar, Dec 11:

India produced a dramatic comeback beating Belgium by 4-2 goals in a thrilling quarterfinal match of the Hero Hockey Champions Trophy at Kalinga stadium in Odisha’s capital tonight.

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With this sensational victory, India will meet Pakistan in the semi-final on Saturday.

India suffered an early setback as Belgium scored two quick goals through Felix Denayer (12^th minute) and Sebastine Dockier (18^th minute).

However, the Indians fought back when Rupinder Pal scored the first goal in the 18^th minute while his mate Uthappa Sannuvananda scored the equaliser in the 27^th minute.

The hosts took the lead in the third quarter through Akashdeep in the 41^st minute while Dharamvir scored the fourth goal for his team in the 49^th to ensure a berth in the semi-final.

Dharamvir was adjudged the Man of the Match for his brilliant performance.