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#1 Alexander Hendrickx (Belgium)
Adding to his sparkling goal in Belgium's previous match against hosts India, Alexander Hendrickx created an indelible impact with a couple of potent drag-flicks against the feeble South African defence.
With the Red Lions getting frustrated after the early goal from South Africa, the onus was on their drag-flickers to rise to the occasion during the first quarter.
In the 14th minute, Hendrickx levelled the scores by unfurling a strong and low drag-flick to beat Rassie Pieterse.
Following Simon Gougnard's field goal at the start of the second quarter, Belgium were on the offensive. Upon earning another penalty corner, the stage was set for their drag-flickers to impose themselves on the South Africans.
During the 22nd minute, Hendrickx produced another sterling strike to consolidate the Red Lions' dominance. He could have had a hat-trick but his third drag-flick was revoked by video review as the ball did not leave the circle before the shot was launched.
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