WC: Belgium Breaks Indian Hearts in Shootout as Harmanpreet’s Side Finishes Eighth India's spirited campaign at the Hockey World Cup came to an abrupt end, with Belgium emerging victorious in a penalty shootout after the two teams played out a 3 3 draw in regulation time.
The heartbreak was palpable, but it would be unfair to say that India's performance was anything less than courageous. The hosts made a bright start, taking the lead through Abhishek's field goal in the sixth minute.
Belgium responded with sustained pressure, but India's defense held firm against the barrage of penalty corners.