Hockey World Cup 2018, Semifinal 1: Belgium vs England - 5 Talking Points

#3 Belgium impresses the crowd with their team spirit

Belgium impresses the crowd with team spirit

One of the most essential things that makes a sport interesting, as well as inspiring, is the spirit of teamwork. What Belgium displayed at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar is nothing less than inspiring, as they showed why they're one of the best.

Right from the word go, Belgium displayed why teamwork is necessary to sail through any match.

Be it the attacking outfit, or the penalty corners, Belgium entertained the audience throughout with their teamwork.

Interestingly, this was the same spirit that had driven England to a shocking entry into the semifinals, despite being one of the weakest teams on paper.

Another impressive proof of Belgium's team spirit was when the entire team wore black bands to observe the demise of Simon Gougnard's father, who had passed away just a couple of days ago.

When he scored a crucial goal as a tribute to his father, the Belgians joined him in this unique celebration as one of his own.