Bengaluru, August 11: The Indian men's hockey team suffered its second successive loss, going down 1-3 to hosts Belgium to mark the end of their first leg tour of Europe.
Belgium dished out a spirited performance on Thursday night (August 10) coming back from a goal down to beat India and pocket the two-match series 2-0.
India surged ahead in the fourth minute when Armaan Qureshi scored a brilliant field goal. The lead didn't last long as Belgium scored the equaliser through Amaury Keusters (9th minute).
The second quarter saw both the teams trade penalty corners. While India wasted their chances, Belgium found success through Loick Luypaert who converted a set piece in the 21st minute.
Just at the stroke of halftime, Belgium extended their lead through Cedric Charlier's field strike.
Down by two goals, India came close to converting a field goal in the third quarter but Sumit narrowly missed a deflection off Mandeep Singh.
The Indians will now head to Waalwijk, Netherlands to face the home team on August 13 and 14 before winding up their five-match tour with a game against Austria in Amstelveen on August 16.