The stage is set, and the two Giants teams of Junior Hockey team will be seen in the ultimate clash. The might Belgium and the host, India will lock their horns for the big final of Junior Hockey World Cup on December 18, 2016.
Where to Watch
Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 3
Timing
7:00 Pm
India Team Preview
The India team has been terrific in the 11 edition of the Junior Hockey World Cup with winning against the big teams. The credit for the success of India must be given to their striker who has reacted terrific throughout the whole tournament.
India was placed in the Pool D with the likes of England, South Africa, and Canada. They thrashed all the opponents with their solid display of hockey and went to managed to reach the semifinal to face Australia.
The semifinal was nothing sort of a magical match for Indian as they won it by 4-2 by securing the penalties. It was a massive victory for the host, and they sealed the spot in the Final after the gap of 15 years as for last the India went into final in 2001 when they faced Argentina and won the final and tournament.
With the kind of the form India is in, Belgium will require a lot to beat them.
Belgium Team Preview
The Belgium team was considered as the favorite in the beginning part of the tournament especially with the team they have. This mighty team was in the Pool B where they have shared the pool with the team likes Netherlands, Malaysia, Egypt.
With Belgium easily winning the group stages matched they faced Germany in the semifinal and thrashed them to steal the spot in the big final. However, the biggest task for Belgium team is to face the in-form India team in the big pressure game.
Prediction
India is favorite to win this match.
