After defeats against England on Saturday, the Red Panthers (Belgium's women's hockey team) and the Red Lions (Belgium's men's hockey team) bounced back on Sunday with resounding victories on the field.
After their 2-1 defeat to England on Saturday, the Panthers had a point to prove and won 1-4 in a follow-up match on Sunday. Thanks to this victory, the women's field hockey team moves up to fourth place in the overall standings of the women's international hockey league and may make a podium finish.
The Panthers will take on the United States in the final two games before the World Cup in July.
Belgium's Abi Raye (R) pictured in action during a hockey match between England and the Belgian Red Panthers in the group stage (game 14 out of 16) of the Women's FIH Pro League competition, Sunday 19 June 2022 in London, United Kingdom. BELGA PHOTO LAURIE DIEFFEMBACQ
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After a 2-2 draw against England (and a 3-0 defeat in the shoot-outs) on Saturday, Belgium's Olympic gold medalists came roaring back with a 0-5 win on Sunday.
With 35 points, Belgium finishes in second place in the Hockey Pro League, just behind the Netherlands.
