In a massive upset, India tore apart the form book to beat Olympic silver medallists Belgium in sudden death 3-2 and enter the semi-finals of the Hockey World League Final here yesterday. Belgium, unbeaten in the pool matches and also the World No. 2 collapsed under the sustained pressure even though one needs to give credit to the Red Lions for the comeback after being 0-2 down. They fought back to 2-2 before Rupinder Pal Singh gave India a 3-2 lead. Belgium came back level at 3-3 and the match headed towards a shoot-out. Even there it was locked 2-2.

Jubilant Indian players celebrate with goalkeeper Akash Chikte (yellow jersey) after their win over Belgium in the penalty shoot-out during the Hockey World League quarters tie in Bhubaneswar yesterday. Pic/PTI