The reigning champion will not be missing in Paris next summer. The Red Lions, just like the Red Panthers, qualified for the Olympic Games. With a regular 4-0 win against South Korea, the Belgians secured their Olympic ticket. It will be the Red Lions’ fifth consecutive participation in the Games.
In the semi-finals of the Olympic qualifying tournament in Valencia (Spa), the Red Lions faced a difficult opponent. South Korea opted for a low block and waited patiently for the Belgians.
It took a while for Tokyo’s No. 1 to demolish the Korean Wall. It worked just before halftime. After a mistake by South Korea, Onana found striker Cosyns, who passed the ball over Kim.
The Lions are not satisfied with 1-0. After 4 missed corners, Van Aubel doubled the score in the second half.
The spell was broken. With two goals, top scorer Boon (3-0) and captain Denayer (4-0) ensured Belgium’s participation in the Olympic Games for the fifth time in a row.
Paris is not far away. The Olympic hockey tournament will begin in the French capital on July 27, with the final scheduled for August 8.
2024-01-19 17:38:05
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