India vs Belgium HIGHLIGHTS Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025 final: BEL lift maiden title; beat IND 1-0
Belgium have been crowned champions of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025 as they lift this trophy in just their 2nd attempt of the tournament.
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Belgium vs India Sultan Azlan Shah cup final
Belgium scripted history in Ipoh on Sunday, defeating India 1–0 in a tightly contested Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025 final to claim their first-ever title in the prestigious tournament. In a match defined by defensive discipline, intense midfield battles, and narrow margins, Belgium held their nerve when it mattered most, denying India a sixth crown on the night.
The first half ended goalless, but it was far from uneventful. Both teams displayed tactical maturity, with Belgium starting the brighter of the two. They dominated early possession and frequently used the flanks to trouble the Indian defence, forcing a couple of sharp saves from the Indian goalkeeper. Belgium earned two penalty corners in quick succession, but miscommunication and India’s alert defence kept the scoreboard intact.
India gradually settled into the match, piecing together controlled midfield exchanges and enjoying longer spells of possession. Yet, despite working the ball well into Belgium’s half, the final pass continued to evade them. Belgium threatened on the counter, but India’s backline stood their ground to keep the first quarter level at 0–0. The second quarter followed a similar pattern — cagey, tactical, and fiercely contested, setting up a tense second half.
Belgium found the breakthrough shortly after the restart, capitalising on a momentary lapse in India’s defence. The early second-half goal shifted the momentum entirely, putting India under pressure for the remainder of the match. The Men in Blue responded by pressing higher and increasing their circle entries, but Belgium’s defensive resilience proved formidable.
India dominated possession in the final quarter and repeatedly probed for an equaliser. However, their attacks remained largely horizontal, failing to create meaningful circle penetrations. Belgium continued to absorb pressure with impressive composure.
With two minutes left, India removed their goalkeeper to add an extra outfield player in a desperate attempt to level scores. Despite the numerical advantage, Belgium’s structure held firm, and they successfully ran down the clock.
When the final whistle blew, Belgium celebrated a historic maiden Sultan Azlan Shah Cup triumph, achieved through disciplined hockey and clinical execution. India, despite a spirited effort and strong tournament run, were left to settle for the runner-up spot.
Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025 Final: Full squads
India squad: Abhishek, Chandura Boby Poovanna, Lakra Shilanand, Lalage Aditya Arjun, Moirangthem Rabichandra, Pal Raj Kumar, Pawan, Prasad Vivek Sagar, Raheel Mohammed, Rajinder Singh, Rohidas Amit, Sanjay, Selvam Karthi, Sharma Nilakanta, Shashikumar Mohith Honnenahalli, Singh Dilpreet, Singh Jugraj, Singh Maninder, Singh Sukhjeet, Siwach Yashdeep, Xess Nilam Sanjeep.
Belgium squad: Biekens Olivier, Biekens Tobias, Boon Tom, Crols Thomas, De Kerpel Nicolas, De Sloover Arthur, Duvekot Roman, Foubert Victor, Hellin Guillaume, Hendrickx Alexander, Onana Nelson, Stockbroekx Thibeau, Van Dessel Arno, Van Doren Arthur, Van Doren Loic, Van Oost Maxime, Vanasch Vincent, Vloeborghs Jack, Wegnez Victor, Willems Tommy
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India vs Belgium LIVE SCORE UPDATES Sultan Azlan Shah Cup final: Belgium lift maiden title!
Belgium are crowned champions of the Sultan Azlan Shah cup 2025 as they beat India 1-0 in the final to lift their maiden title in the second attempt over the years.
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India vs Belgium LIVE SCORE UPDATES Sultan Azlan Shah Cup final: India take out their GK!
11 outfield players for India now as they fight in the last 2 minutes to get an equaliser.
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India vs Belgium LIVE SCORE UPDATES Sultan Azlan Shah Cup final: Final 5 minutes!
India have just 5 minutes left in order to rescue an equaliser and take the game further on the night now.
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India vs Belgium LIVE SCORE UPDATES Sultan Azlan Shah Cup final: 4th quarter begins!
Final fifteen minutes of the tie begins as India are under pressure now to get that goal to keep them in the tie.
7:11 PM
India vs Belgium LIVE SCORE UPDATES Sultan Azlan Shah Cup final: End of 3rd QTR!
Final 15 minutes left in the match, with Belgium still leading by their solitary goal of the night.
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India vs Belgium LIVE SCORE UPDATES Sultan Azlan Shah Cup final: Final 5 minutes of the QTR!
India still getting more of the ball but the horizontal passes are doing no harm to Belgium at the moment. Circle penetrations are the need of the hour as Belgium are being resilient with their defense for now.
7:04 PM
India vs Belgium LIVE SCORE UPDATES Sultan Azlan Shah Cup final: India forcing the issue now!
India are right back on attack now as they try to get that crucial equaliser as soon as possible on the night.
6:59 PM
India vs Belgium LIVE SCORE UPDATES Sultan Azlan Shah Cup final: Belgium go ahead!
Belgium have got the breakthrough early in the second half. India's task now gets tougher on the night.
6:55 PM
India vs Belgium LIVE SCORE UPDATES Sultan Azlan Shah Cup final: 2nd half begins!
The second half kicks off with all still to play for by both the sides.
6:44 PM
India vs Belgium LIVE SCORE UPDATES Sultan Azlan Shah Cup final: 0-0 at half-time!
We are at half-time and it is still 0-0 with nothing to separate both sides. We have seen penalty corner from both sets of players and Belgium using the flanks to force a couple of saves from the Indian goalkeeper but it still 0-0 at the moment.
6:41 PM
India vs Belgium LIVE SCORE UPDATES Sultan Azlan Shah Cup final: IND patient with the ball!
India are patient with the ball but still have a clear chance to get to their side. A more direct attacking intent is needed now.
6:38 PM
India vs Belgium LIVE SCORE UPDATES Sultan Azlan Shah Cup final: BEL make a mess of it!
Belgium failed to make the most of thepenalty corner as they misplace the pass given by the midfielder. Final 5 minutes of the half now.
6:37 PM
India vs Belgium LIVE SCORE UPDATES Sultan Azlan Shah Cup final: PC for Belgium!
2nd PC for Belgium with 6 minutes left in the 1st half now.
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India vs Belgium LIVE SCORE UPDATES Sultan Azlan Shah Cup final: No clear chance still!
There still isn't a clear chance in the game by both sides as the game is still looking really tight with less than 9 minutes left in the first half.
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India vs Belgium LIVE SCORE UPDATES Sultan Azlan Shah Cup final: Belgium using the flanks well!
Belgium are consistently using the flanks to get in crosses inside the penalty area as India need to be vary of it going ahead in the game.
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First Published: Nov 30 2025 | 5:02 PM IST