Antwerpen, July 17 -- The India A Men's Hockey Team suffered an unfortunate 1-3 loss in their European tour against Belgium at the Sportcentrum WilrijksePlein in Antwerpen, Belgium. Captain Sanjay led his side from the front and scored the solitary goal for the Indian team.

Belgium scored three goals in the first quarter itself, taking an early lead in the match. India did well to sustain the pressure, hold possession, and create good opportunities in the attack over the remaining three quarters, as they managed to score in the final quarter of the game, according to a press release from Hockey India.

After the match, India 'A' Coach Shivendra Singh said, as quoted by Hockey India press release, "Despite a shaky start, the overall game ...