Belgium march into World Cup final after 47-year wait


That’s mine: Belgium’s Simon Gougnard (front) vying for the ball with England’s Liam Ansell during the Hockey World Cup semi-finals at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, India, yesterday. — AP

PETALING JAYA: It was a historic moment for Belgium when they powered their way to the Hockey World Cup final for the first time in 47 years.

And the Red Lions did it in style when they trounced England 6-0 in the semi-finals at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, India, yesterday.

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