Barbara Nelen opened the scoring for Belgium in the second minute with a first-time shot after receiving the ball in the circle from a Louise Versavel pass.  

The lead was then extended in the 35^th minute thanks to a brilliant finish by Ambre Ballenghien.

India, who had to win today, to prevent Argentina’s victory, thought that they were going to post a comeback victory when Lalremsiami Hmarzote scored in the 48^th minute to make it 2-1. 

Despite creating many opportunities, it jus wasn’t meant to be for India. 

The result leaves Belgium in sixth place while India are on third.

Meanwhile, The Netherlands edged Germany 3-2 in Hamburg. 

Germany broke the deadlock in the sixth minute through Sara Strauss after a tap in. 

Sonja Zimmermann then doubled the lead in the 22^nd minute through a penalty stroke after the Dutch goalkeeper Anne Veenendaal touched the ball with the back of her stick.

The Netherlands, despite being two goals down, were enjoying more possession and finally got rewarded for their efforts when Felice Albers put one in.

Lidewij Welten then made it 2-2 for the Dutch to set up a thrilling finish.

The Dutch were piling on the pressure and after multiple chances, Frédérique Matla scored the winner through a penalty corner. 

The Netherlands are second in overall standings after today’s result with Germany in sixth place.

In the last women’s game of the day, Spain beat USA 4-2 on penalties after the match ended 1-1 in normal time.

Ashley Hoffman and Gerogina Olivia were on target for the United States and Spain respectively.

Lauren Moyer and Erin Matson failed to convert their penalties for the US.

The Netherlands’ men’s team also registered a 3-2 win over Germany. 

Mats Grambusch’s penalty corner in the ninth minute put Germany in the lead before Tim Swaen equalised.

Joep de Mol’s solo effort in the second quarter put The Netherlands in the lead before Germany responded in the third quarter though a Thies Prinz penalty corner in the 43^rd minute to make it 2-2.

However, Germany’s joy was short lived, as Koen Bijen converted four minutes later to win the match.

The win helped the Dutch solidify their position at the top of the table while Germany are currently in fourth. 

The most-thrilling match of the day was played between Belgium and India’s men’s teams.

The match ended 3-3 in normal time before India won the game 5-4 on penalties.

Shamsher Singh, Harmanpreet Singh and Jarmanpreet Singh scored India’s goals while Cedric Charlier, Simon Gougnard and Nicolas De Kerpel were on target for the Belgians.

De Kerpel missed the only penalty as India won the match.

With the win, India are second in the league, two points behind The Netherlands.