Excellent performance by Belgium, they now face Germany in the quarterfinal on Thursday, December 13. And with it, this is the end of Pakistan's journey in the hockey World Cup.
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BEL Beat PAK 5-0 | Pakistan vs Belgium 2018 Men’s Hockey World Cup Highlights: Belgium Qualify for Quarterfinal
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11 Dec, 18:16 (IST)
FULL TIME | That's it! Belgium win this match 5-0 and qualify for the quarterfinals.
11 Dec, 18:14 (IST)
Just two minutes remaining and Belgium will seal this game and a place in the quarterfinals. Pakistan have been poor so far both with their defence and attack.
11 Dec, 18:10 (IST)
GOAL!!! Belgium make it 5-0. A goal in every quarter for Belgium. This time Tom Boon successfully converts the penalty stroke.
11 Dec, 18:06 (IST)
It is almost over for Pakistan. Only a miracle will save them from here. Belgium were superb in the field today and that reflects in the scoreline.
11 Dec, 17:58 (IST)
Belgium will be looking to play a waiting game in this quarter and why not! They have the lead and will be looking to keep the ball away from Pakistan's possession.
11 Dec, 17:55 (IST)
That's the end of penultimate quarter. Belgium dominating and how! a 4-0 lead for Belgium as we go into the last quarter of this match.
11 Dec, 17:47 (IST)
Chance to open their scoring for Pakistan goes begging. Second Penalty corner for Pakistan and the ball goes wide of the net.
11 Dec, 17:41 (IST)
GOAL!!! Belgium make it 4-0. Excellent team work there. Passed the ball near the Pakistan's goal post and then was netted with ease by Sebastien Dockier.
11 Dec, 17:38 (IST)
In this penultimate quarter Pakistan need to find a way to open their scoring. The game is slipping away from their hands. Can they manage to break the Belgium defence?
11 Dec, 17:25 (IST)
HALF TIME | End of second quarter and this one belongs to Belgium as well. Started on a promising note for Pakistan, but Belgium snapped one opportunity to further dent Pakistan.
11 Dec, 17:21 (IST)
GOAL!!! Hattrick of goals for Belgium. Pakistan caught napping once again. Cedric Charlier nets one for his side. That's his second goal from as many matches.
11 Dec, 17:17 (IST)
Pakistan trying hard to open their scoring. They have enjoyed the possession so far but not being able to covert it into a goal.
11 Dec, 17:13 (IST)
The second quarter begins on a promising note for Pakistan. They are now more aware of the ball and making sure to keep the possession for long.
11 Dec, 17:06 (IST)
What a start for Belgium. They not only managed to take the early lead, but doubled it. Pakistan pegged back early on in this crucial encounter. They need to find a way to bounce back in the next quarter.
11 Dec, 17:04 (IST)
GOAL!!! Another one for Belgium. Thomas Briels helps his side double the lead. Excellent individual play this, Pakistan goalkeeper caught napping. Two goals for Belgium in space of three minutes!
11 Dec, 17:02 (IST)
GOAL!!! there you go! Belgium open the scoring and they go one up. Alexander Hendrickx is the man for Belgium. His fourth goal of the tournament. He converts the penalty corner for his side and flicks it to the left of the goalkeeper.
11 Dec, 16:56 (IST)
After looking sloppy initially, Pakistan bounce back and have snatched the ball from Belgium. However, both the teams await their first goal.
Pakistan and Belgium lock horns in the cross-over or knock out match of the 2018 men’s Hockey World Cup in Bhubaneswar. The winner of this contest will advance to the quarterfinals and will have to face Germany. While Pakistan advanced from Pool D, Belgium made it to cross-over round from Pool C. Meanwhile, both the teams will be looking to give their best and seal a place in the quarterfinals. Stay tuned for live score updates of PAK vs BEL hockey match. Pakistan vs Belgium, 2018 Men's Hockey World Cup Match Free Live Streaming and Telecast Details: How to Watch PAK vs BEL HWC Match Online on Hotstar and TV Channels?
Belgium despite staying unbeaten in Pool C, find themselves in a must-win game. It was a goals difference that made India qualify directly for the last eight ahead of Belgium. Pakistan, on the other hand, are without a win and a draw against Malaysia has helped them stay in contention for the quarterfinals.
Meanwhile, since 2013 Belgium and Pakistan have met only three times. And on all three occasions, Belgium emerged victorious. As far as previous two World Cup fixtures is concerned, Pakistan have tasted victory on both the occasions. Men’s Hockey World Cup 2018 Schedule in IST: Check out the complete fixture, Venue of FIH 2018 Men’s Hockey WC Matches in Odisha.
Pakistan vs Belgium Squad:
Belgium Hockey squad: Antoine Kina, Simon Gougnard, John-John Dohmen, Victor Wegnez, Felix Denayer, Sébastien Dockier, Cédric Charlier, Tom Boon, Thomas Briels, Florent van Aubel, Nicolas De Kerpel, Vincent Vanasch, Loic Van Doren, Arthur De Sloover, Arthur Van Doren, Loïck Luypaert, Alexander Hendrickx and Gauthier Boccard. Hockey World Cup 2018: Here’s What You Need to Know About the Mega Event in Odisha.
Pakistan Hockey squad: Imran Butt, Mazhar Abbas, Ammad Shakeel Butt, M.Irfan Jr, Arslan Qadir, Ali Shan, Faisal Qadir, Abubakr Mahmood, Umar Bhutta, M.Atiq Arshad, Mohammad Zubair, M.Irfan Sr, Aleem Bilal, Mubashar Ali, M.Tauseeq Arshad, Tasawwar Abbas, Rashid Mahmood and Ajaz Ahmed.
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