In the opening match of the day, Sam Hiha (11th, 18th minutes) scored two field goals in the opening two quarters, while Sam Lane opened the account for the Black Sticks with another field strike in the ninth minute
Holders Belgium thrashed a plucky Korea 5-0 to begin the defence of their World Cup title in style while two-time champions Germany beat reigning Asian Games champions Japan 3-0, on Saturday
Defending champions Belgium started their FIH Odisha Men s Hockey World Cup 2023 campaign on a positive note by trouncing lower-ranked Korea 5-0 in a Pool B game at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Saturday.