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

6:00 PM

Canada totally clueless at the moment. They haven't been able to do anything with the ball.

5:57 PM

Canadian player getrs a green card

5:55 PM

Belgium gets a penaltuy corner. Good injection, the strike hits the runner. Another penalty corner. Saved this time. 

5:53 PM

Long passes by Canada will not help their cause. And Penalty corner conceded.

5:49 PM

Belgium in possession of the ball and in control of the match. Another circle penetration. 

5:47 PM

Second half begins. Canada need to up the ante. 

5:39 PM

Here is the half-time hooter. Belgium surely in control of the match.

5:38 PM

Canada charge in Belgium's half, penetrate the circle but brilliant defending by the defence. 

5:37 PM

Green card for Belgium's Simon Gougnard

5:32 PM

Canada om offence. No one to intercept the passes in the circle. 

5:30 PM

Minute 22: What a brillaint goal by Belgium. Brilliant trick play and great stroke into the net. Captain of Belgium Thomas Briels scores the goal.

5:28 PM

Belgium on offence again. Despite a fairly balanced ball possession, Canada have not been able to penetrate Belgium circle. 

5:27 PM

5:25 PM

Quarter 2 begins

5:19 PM

End of the first quarter. Belgium lead 1-0