(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
Belgium Defeat Pakistan 8-2 in FIH Pro League
ANTWERP: Belgium national field hockey team delivered a dominant performance to beat Pakistan national field hockey team 8-2 in the FIH Pro League 2025-26 match played on June 18.
Belgium started the game strongly and maintained pressure throughout the match, controlling possession and creating regular scoring opportunities. Their attacking play proved too strong for Pakistan’s defence, allowing the home side to build a comfortable lead early in the contest.
Pakistan managed to score twice during the match and showed moments of resistance, but struggled to contain Belgium’s fast-paced attacking moves. Despite their efforts, they were unable to close the gap.
Belgium continued to extend their advantage in the second half with clinical finishing, securing a clear and convincing win in front of their home supporters.
The result gives Belgium important points in the FIH Pro League standings, strengthening their position in the competition. Pakistan will look to regroup ahead of their next fixtures as they continue their campaign against top-ranked international teams.
In other matches, Australia defeated Argentina 2-1, while India secured a narrow 1-0 win over Germany in a closely contested encounter.
