Hockey World Cup 2018 highlights: India beat South Africa 5-0; Belgium win

In the opening match of the Hockey World Cup 2018, Belgium beat Canada 2-1, while hosts India humbled South Africa 5-0

7:06 PM

There was a chance for socre. However, it was missed. 

7:06 PM

7:06 PM

India taking aggresive approach here. Not in a very forgiving mood. Nice passing. 

7:05 PM

7:03 PM

Let's Play!

7:01 PM

Jaya Jaya Jaya He! The national anthem concludes and the match begins

7:01 PM

Manpreet Singh, the captain of the team, has a task at his hand

6:57 PM

With pride in their heart and fury in their sticks, Indian hockey team takes the field.

6:41 PM

6:29 PM

There is the final hooter. Belgium beat Canada 2-1

6:28 PM

Belgium have another penalty corner. Failed. But they get another one. This too gets deflected. 

6:24 PM

Brilliant attempt by Canada to score, just a little more luck is all they need. 

6:22 PM

Less than 5 minutes to go with Belgium leading 2-1

6:22 PM

Brilliant strokeplay by Belgium but just unlucky over there. The ball hit the goal post. 

6:20 PM

One would have expected Belgium to play better hockey against Caanda.