Junior hockey world cup: India coach faces Belgium, the better team will win

Bhubaneswar : Belgium are the top favourites to win the FIH ODH Hockey Mens Junior World Championship title.

However, Belgium head coach Joeroen Baart stated that India will be a tough match because both teams are playing great hockey in the tournamentBaart stated that India loves to counter-attack, and it would be fascinating to see how our boys will minimize it "We started well in this tournament, although there was some struggle against Malaysia, but overall, we have done an amazing job so far.We look forward to playing against India.He said that it would be an intense match because we complement each other in every department.

" India was not expecting to face Belgium in the quarter-final.However, a surprise defeat against France in their first game resulted in them finishing second in Pool B, having defeated Canada and Poland.With two wins and a draw in Pool A, the Belgians topped the table by beating No.2 Malaysia on goal difference Belgium coach said that he cannot compare India and Malaysia because both countries have different styles of hockey "We dont take any one for granted.India is playing in its home environment.

Baart stated that even though there are no fans in the stadium, it does not ease pressure on opponents." inj/bs #hockey #world #India #coach #Belgium #team.