India faced a 3-2 defeat in a high-voltage match against Belgium in the FIH Hockey Pro League at Kalinga Stadium here on Sunday.Alexander Hendrickx (3') and Maxime Plennevaux (17' & 26') ensured Belgium's victory while goals by Vivek Sagar Prasad (15'), Amit Rohidas (17') kept India in the hunt till the final hooter.After losing their first match of the season, World Champions Belgium ensured they made a fine start to their campaign. It was Alexander Hendrickx who was impeccable to score off a penalty corner in the third minute to give Belgium a 1-0 lead and push India on the back-foot early in the game.But seconds before the first hooter, young gun Vivek Sagar Prasad equalised after India defender Surender Kumar set up this crucial goal, tackling past two Belgian defenders to drive in from the left flank to assist Vivek positioned in front of the goalmouth.Both teams upped the ante in the second quarter, rallying with speed and tactical play to make quick circle penetrations. ..
