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In the Champions Trophy hockey tournament, India conceded a late goal to settle for a 1-1 draw with Belgium at Breda in Netherlands last night.

India scored an early goal through a penalty corner conversion by Harmanpreet Singh and managed to hold to the lead till the 59th minute before Loick Luypaert dashed their hopes.

India will take on hosts Netherlands in their last round robin match on Saturday.

The Indians had earlier defeated arch-rivals Pakistan 4-0 and stunned Olympic champions Argentina 2-1 before slumping to a 2-3 defeat at the hands of world champions Australia.

With seven points from four games, India are still in with a chance of progressing to Sunday’s final. Top two teams from the round robin stage will progress to the summit clash.