Indian junior men's hockey team begins Europe tour with a thrilling win over Belgium

Antwerp: Shardanand Tiwari struck twice as the Indian junior men's hockey team beat Belgium via penalty shootout in the opening match to kick off its tour of Europe with a thrilling win here.

Tiwari (3', 27') scored a brace as the two teams ended the regulation time



2-2 before India won the penalty shootout 4-2 on Monday.

India took the lead early with Tiwari firing in a penalty stroke. They maintained their tempo throughout the first quarter to hold onto their lead going into the break.