A thrilling encounter in the Men’s FIH Hockey Pro League saw Belgium’s men secure a 5-2 victory over Argentina at the Birsa Munda Stadium in Rourkela. Arthur de Sloover marked his 200th appearance with a standout performance as Belgium broke the 2-2 deadlock in the final minutes.
The match started cautiously with a goalless first quarter, but soon heated up with Tomas Domene putting Argentina ahead in the 19th minute. Despite Argentina’s early lead, Belgium fought back fiercely, with De Sloover’s crucial equalizer in the third quarter shifting the momentum in their favor.
Belgium’s dominance continued as Tobias Biekens and Alexander Hendrickx added goals, sealing the victory with a final score of 5-2. Argentina made valiant efforts to close the gap but fell short against Belgium’s strong performance.
Australia also clinched a victory, defeating Pakistan 3-0 in Hobart during the FIH Hockey Pro League. The Australians controlled the game from the start, with Blake Govers and Nathan Czinner contributing to the decisive win.
In another match, Argentina’s women overcame Ireland 2-1 after a tough battle in Hobart. Despite Ireland’s early lead, Argentina staged a comeback with goals from María Granatto and Agustina Gorzelany, securing a hard-fought victory.
