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

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Minute 12: GOAL!!!! Belgium lead 2-0. However, there is an umpire review. Goal not given as it was hit from the back of the stick. 

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Belgium taking things easy now. Long passes are helping to keep Canadian away from the ball. 

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Minute 6: Canada trying to take the game in  Belgium's half, not getting much success.

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Minute 5: Belgium of fierce offensive. Takign all the chances to score. Canada weer caught napping and they can't afford to make mistakes. 

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Minute 3: Belgium score!!!

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Minute 2: Belgium penetratet the circle, Canada defends. No one to recieve the pass inside the circle. 

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Belgium in red, Canada in white

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First match of Hockey World Cup 2018

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Here we go!!! Belgium and Canada take the field.

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Canada have never won a match against Belgium. However, two matches were drawn. Head-to-head stats are in faour of Belgium with 7 wins and 2 draws in 9 matches. 

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Bring out the & get ready to cheer for @TheHockeyIndia!

The hosts are set to lock horns with

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