Tokyo 2020 Highlights: India lose semifinal to Belgium, fail to reach men's hockey final

The third quarter begins... Belgium get the ball rolling. HERE WE GO!

India got off to a nervy start, conceding an early penalty corner. Felix Denayer sent a ball inside the scoring circle, and the ball was deflected off by Rupinder Singh. Despite Alexander Hendrickx not being on the turf at that point, Luick Luypaert made the most of the opportunity and scored an early goal for Belgium.

It took India nine minutes to get things back to level pegging as Harmanpreet Singh smashed a powerful dragflick past Belgium goalkeeper Vincent Vanasch after the World Champions conceded a penalty corner. Two minutes later, Amit Rohitdas passed a ball to Mandeep Singh inside the circle, and the Indian forward turned a tomahawk shot into the nets to give India the lead.

But Belgium came back strong in the 2nd quarter, getting as many as four penalty corners within a matter of minutes. Hendrickx scored his 12th goal of the Olympics from the penalty corner, getting things again back to level terms, and both teams went into the halftime two goals apiece.

Tokyo 2020: India 2-2 Belgium at halftime in men’s hockey semifinal. Belgium's quarter, that. But the good thing for India is that it's only level. Even better: the world champions seem to be relying majorly on PCs to find the goal. India appear more creative with the ball and certainly inside the circle. If they manage to keep the Belgians away from the short corners in the second half, the game could turn around again.

MISS! Harmanpreet Singh misses from penalty corner into the ifnal minute of 2nd quarter.

CHANCE! Dilpreet gets a ball, but he is unable to get a shot away. Passed it to Shamsher, who attempted a tap-in. India have been awarded a penalty corner. Can they score

PC! Alexander Hendrickx's shot was blocked by Amit Rohitdas -- but there is another penalty corner. 2nd PC corner has been reversed as it was regarded as dangerous play.

PC! Belgium have got another penalty corner after Indian team loses some of their steam in defence.

Mandeep saying that he was pushed behind. He has asked for a referral. Will India get a PC? Was there a push on Mandeep or was he already going down? India lose their referral.

CHANCE! Mandeep sends a ball inside the circle and Nilkanta fails to hammer it in. That was a big big chance.

India are now slowing down as the scores are levelled. Belgium looking to dominate possession as well.

PC! Another penalty corner for Belgium as Hardik Singh's leg touch the ball. Alexander Hendrickx is on the pitch. SCORES!

This one was coming. India conceded as many as four penalty corners to start the second quarter, and something had to give. It did. Belgium level it up.

PC! leads to PC! leads to PC! Rebound goes over the cross bar, Belgium made a mess off it. Well defended by Amit Rohitdas.

PC! Belgium get a penalty corner as Thomas Briels peentrates circle and get the ball on Vivek Sagar Prasad's legs.

The 2nd quarter begins... Belgium have been rattled. Can India retain lead?

End of first quarter, India are leading by a goal despite Belgium scoring a first goal in just 2nd minute.

That was a brilliant first quarter for India. The Belgians started quicker, and with the early opening goal. But after about five minutes, the Indians took over. Then Harmanpreet did. Then Mandeep did. India with the first shot in this semifinal.

Well defended by Amit Rohitdas as Belgium penetrated the circle, dangerous area. Cool, calm defending.

PC to India! Rupinder Pal Singh's dragflick saved by Vincent Vanasch. Fantastic save.

GOALLLL! Mandeep Singh's reverse hit goes in and India have taken a lead now! Amit Rohitdas passed him in circle, he picked it nicely, and sent in a tomahawk shot into the nets.

Belgium are asking for a referral that ball came off a back stick. NO! THE GOAL STANDS! Make that two in two! India have taken the lead in a space of two minutes, with Mandeep Singh scoring a brilliant reverse flick field goal. The Belgians chose to review for a back stick, but the goal stayed.

GOAL! Harmanpreet has equalised with a powerful dragflick, straight through the legs of the defender. India match Belgium PC for PC. After missing the first chance, India make no mistake for the second attempt with Harmanpreet Singh converting his fifth of the tournament

PC TO INDIA! An Indian penalty corner see India try a tomahawk technique, but Vivek could not stop the ball. Another PC.

Amit Rohitdas sends a ball in the striking circle. Gurjant has called for a referral, saying that the ball ball struck Belgium defender' Arthur Van Doren's stick and touched Gurant's leg.

India get a PC!

Arthur Van Doren is troubling the Indian defence with long passes inside the circle. Belgium on the attack.

"Do I have your attention now". There was no Alexander Hendrickx on the turf, and Luypaert took the charge on the PC. Superb drag flick, superb technique.

Belgium have done what India did against Great Britain: take a very, very early lead. The Belgians are composed as a defensive unit. Composure will have to be the keyword for India as well now.

PC To Belgium! Felix Denayer sends a ball in the circle -- and Rupinder Singh's leg deflects the ball.

GOALKLLL! Luypaert has hammered it in!

CHANCE! Early free hit for Hardik Singh, who made the circle penetrations but could not find a blue shirt in front of goal. Good start