India suffer successive defeats to Belgium in Women's Hockey 5 Nations Tournament

Vaishali Phalke is the lone goal scorer for Blue Colts.

Indian Women’s Team lost to Belgium by 1-2 on Saturday in the Hockey 5 Nations Tournament 2023. Belgium won the match, riding on goals from Ambre Ballenghien (22’) and Louise Versavel (37’). Meanwhile, Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke (56’) scored the only goal for India.

The match was intense from the first whistle, with both teams looking to breach the defence of the other, but a goal was not forthcoming. The teams ended the first quarter on level terms.

“The breakthrough finally came in the second quarter as Ambre Ballenghien scored, giving Belgium the lead going into the halftime break. Both teams were eager to score next and it was Louise Versavel’s shot on goal, early in the third quarter which extended Belgium’s lead in the contest.

The Indian Women’s Hockey Team kept probing Belgium’s defence in search of a goal in the last quarter. In the dying moments of the game, Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke found an opening and scored, swinging the momentum in their favour. However, India failed to capitalize further.

The Indian Women’s Hockey Team will face Germany next at 20:00 on 19th December.

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