Match 16 – NZL 2 BEL 2

A very close match between two closely ranked teams.

In a tight first 50 minutes when both teams had sustained periods in attack, New Zealand lead 2-1 thanks to goals to Hayden Shaw and Philip Burrows.

Then began Belgium’s dominance, holding the ball in their attacking half for long stretches although unable to convert this possession into goal shots or penalty corners.

Just as it looked as though time had beaten the Belgians, Patrice Houssein scored his second goal for the game with 90 seconds remaining to draw the match.

New Zealand will be frustrated with their form in the latter part of the game, and Belgium seemed jubilant with their second draw of the tournament.

New Zealand plays India and Pakistan in their next two matches.

Belgium has Canada and Malaysia as its final two opponents.

NZL Goals: Shaw (PC 15m), Burrows (FG 25m)
BEL Goals: Houssein 2 (FG 18m 69m)