FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup | India enter semis after 1-0 win over Belgium

The reigning champions India will now face Germany -- the most successful team in the history of the tournament-- in semis. As far as the quarters is concerned, the Indian team started off slowly, with Belgium making the early attacks. Later in the quarter, India too managed to make a few attacks on the Belgian goalkeeper Boris Feldheim.

Belgium did have a chance to score early in the second quarter but was denied by Sanjay, India's highest scorer in the tournament. Five minutes later, the Indians scored after Tiwari converted a penalty corner. Come the third quarter, Belgium did up the attacks, but their attackers were found wanting in crunch moments. 

In the last quarter too, Belgium tried their best to get an equaliser, but failed. Earlier, India had made it to the quarters after finishing second in their pool, while Belgium had topped their group. 

Results

Germany 2 (3) – 2 (1) Spain (Germany won through penalties)

Netherlands 1-2 Argentina

France 4-0 Malaysia

Belgium 0–1 India

Semi-final schedule

December 3, Friday

France vs Argentina

Germany vs India