Belgium Beats England 2-1 in Euro Hockey Championship 2025

Consequently , Belgium edged past England 2-1 in a stiff competition , with Tom Boon ’ s decisive punishment corner in the final one-quarter securing the winnings after both teams were level for most of the match .

The opening quarter began at a steady pace with both Belgium and England settling into the game. In the 3rd minute, Belgium earned a penalty corner but failed to find the net. Just three minutes later, they broke through as Thibeau Stockbroekx scored to give Belgium the lead.

England responded right at the end of the quarter in the 15th minute with a goal from captain Sam Ward, leveling the score. Moments later, Belgium’s Arno Van Dessel received a green card. The first quarter ended evenly poised at 1-1.

The second quarter saw both Belgium and England pushing forward in search of a lead, with attacking plays from both ends. In the 18th minute, England’s Jacob Payton was shown a green card, giving Belgium a brief numerical advantage.

However, England held firm, and in the 29th minute, Belgium’s Nicolas de Kerpel also received a green card, balancing the situation. Neither side could find the back of the net, and the first half concluded with the score still locked at 1-1.

The third quarter began at a steady pace, with both Belgium and England trading attacks and keeping the pressure on each other’s defenses. Ball possession shifted frequently as neither side was able to fully dominate.

England earned a penalty corner in the 37th minute but failed to convert. The quarter ended with the score still 1-1, setting up a decisive final period.

The final quarter begins with both sides increasing their intensity level, pushing hard for the lead. In the 48th minute, Belgium capitalized on a penalty corner, with Tom Boon finding the back of the net to make it 2-1.

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