The Red Panthers beat Japan in preparation



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The Belgian National Women's Hockey Team defeated Japan (2-1) in a World Cup Prep match that begins July 21 in London, Wednesday night in Auderghem at HC Park facilities. [19659002] Belgium's Niels Thijssen, 13th in the world, took the measure of Japan (FIH 12), her future opponent in the group stage in the English capital. At the beginning of the second quarter, the Red Panthers took the lead thanks to a collective action punctuated by Alix Gerniers. Shortly before half-time, Sophie Limauge doubled the score on the rebound of a PC.

Despite the reduction of the Japanese score, the team of captain Anouk Raes held the result until the end of the meeting. Before leaving for London, the Red Panthers still have two meetings scheduled at the Park. This Thursday (17h), the Belgians will face China (FIH 8) before defying, a second time, Japan on Saturday (17h).

After having won a silver medal at Euro 2017, Belgium has was placed in the Group D of the World Cup with New Zealand (FIH 4), Australia (FIH 5) and Japan (FIH 12).

The first of hens are badured of playing the quarter while second and third will compete, in dams, the other four places.

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