Mandeep Singh, Akashdeep Singh shine as India beat Belgium

Antwerp: Mandeep Singh and Akashdeep Singh scored in the second half to guide the Indian men's hockey team to a 2-0 win over Belgium in the opening game of the three-match series at Belgium on Thursday.

Mandeep and Akashdeep sounded the board in the 39th and 54th minute respectively to seal the match in India's favour.

In a gritty first quarter, India were the ones who took the initiative early, forcing Loic van Doren into a save from the first penalty corner of the game.