BEL VS NZ HWC: Belgium went on to compete with New Zealand. They grab a semi-final place in style, finishing New Zealand’s wish of a maiden last 4 World Cup arrival with a 2-0 victory in the second quarter-finals on Tuesday. The Defending Champions continued in control for most of the matches. In spite of misplacing a little shots at goal, that never seemed to be battling. The verge in fact could seem much bigger had Belgium not struck wide one time too often. On another side, New Zealand maintained a couple of half chances that never arrived risky. Belgium gained its first shot and Felix Denayer was not able to link in frontwards of the goal. Felix Denayer seemed to be the Player of the Game.
Alexander Hendrickx Did Not Perform in this Match
The two teams were ahead in the field and sang their National Anthems. Belgium, the Defending Champions will miss their popular drag-flicker, Alexander Hendrickx who will be failing to attend the remaining World Cup games due to his right knee injury.
BEL VS NZ HWC: Alexander’s substitute will be Maxime Van Oost accepted by FIH. Belgian proceeds from the right flank to the left and attempts to attack. Dixon rescues one from Tom Boon, who attempts to secure it. Belgium secures off a penalty corner as Tom Boon flips the ball within Dixon the keeper and defender. The lead goes to Belgium 1-0. Simon Child grabs an aerial ball and attempts to secure it among Vanasch’s legs. However, the goalkeeper of Belgian encloses his leg and also is not successful in the Kiwi attempt.
New Zealand’s Performance was Eccentric of Expectations
BEL VS NZ HWC: Florent van Aubel secures as he drives the moving ball as Dixon proceeds the wrong way and Belgium exceeds the top lead by 2-0. New Zealand performers acquire the ball off the stick of Charlier as the attacker of Belgium was in the middle of two Kiwis. Hiha acquires the ball taken from him as Belgium obtains the ball possession. Nick Ross attempts to get one inside the Belgium circle but the ball moves out of hand and cuts across the back line. Belgium gets a penalty corner. Dixon rescues two times off a bounce from John John Dohmen. Sam lane gains the initial penalty corner for New Zealand. Vincent Vanasch was rescued very speedily as Russell stood by for no one to flip the ball.
BEL VS NZ HWC: Belgium Failed to Grab the Chance
Belgian attacks were defended by Nick Ross in BEL VS NZ HWC. Belgium looks to be attacking much more from the left side with around 60%. It’s Hayward who arrives in for Dixon. Green card acquired by Nick Ross as New Zealand lessens to 10 players and Belgium lost the opportunity to make utilize of the chance. With 1 minute remaining, Belgium is involved in switching passes. Charlier attempts to deceive Hayward and progress to the side but was unsuccessful to make it count.
BEL VS NZ HWC: Belgium Enters the Semi-Final Match
In BEL VS NZ HWC, Arthur De Sloover obtain a green card and New Zealand got a penalty corner. Simon Child is not able to link close the post as the ball moves exterior the backline. Nic Woods, Captain of New Zealand acquired a yellow card for his bad tackle in BEL VS NZ HWC. He pushes and will be off the field for 5 minutes. Arthur van Doren confronts Hayward, the keeper of New Zealand after Doren hurried into the D with a step and raced to the opposition keeper while advancing to shoot a goal.
BEL VS NZ HWC: Hayward collapses down on his head. New Zealand tries to high press as there are five minutes to go. New Zealand demands a risky ball within the Belgian D. However, from handed to Vanasch by a player of Belgian, it is not a deadly ball. Belgian performing deep to limit NZ for securing or trying to secure. NZ acquires a penalty corner after Findlay is challenged. Sam Hiha and Kane Russell are unable to secure even via bounce. Belgium went to the semi-finals.
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