FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023 Live Scores : Belgium Vs Korea

Belgium took on Korea for the 7th fixture of the Hockey World cup at Bhuvaneshwar’s Kalinga Stadium. The reigning champions Belgium begin their title defense and they will hope to win their opening game against a good Korean team.

5 years ago, Belgium won the world cup at the same venue and they will have familiarity at Odisha.

Quarter 1

Belgium started the game on a high note and began penetrating inside the Korean D but the first quarter saw no goals scored by any of the teams.

Quarter 2

The second 15-minute quarter also ended goalless.

Quarter 3

Belgium attempts a counterattack while sprinting towards the Korean goalpost, but the Korean defenders tackle them and the ball is kicked out. As the referee calls for a free hit and Korea believes it is a corner, they request a referral. And they are right—Korea has turned a new corner.

However, Korea cannot penetrate Belgium’s defence due to its strength. Korea passes up the chance to take a penalty corner as the ball is sent wide!

Koreans attempt to score goals from close range, but Belgian goalkeeper Vincent Vanasch reacts quickly and stops all of them. As soon as Korea is given a second penalty corner, Belgium signals the referee. Belgium is right to maintain its video referral.

Due to a harsh Belgian tackle during a Korean offensive attempt from the left flank, they are given a penalty corner. Belgium receives consecutive penalty corners, but this time they are unsuccessful in scoring.

Incapable of keeping up, the Korean goalkeeper concedes a penalty corner goal to Alexander Hendrickx. Belgium has a 1-0 lead. As soon as the last horn sounds, Belgium launches an attack, earning a penalty corner against Korea. Count two.