FIH Hockey World League Final 2017: Twitter hails Akash Chikte after India's shootout victory over Belgium in quarterfinals

India earned their first victory in the tournament, as they defeated Belgium 3-2 on penalties.

The man of the match award should go to the goalkeeper - Akash , #goalkeeper ... who done a thankless job ..... well done brother . U r the man of the man today 💪💪💪💪
— sreejesh p r (@16Sreejesh) December 6, 2017

He done it ..... great job boys ....
— sreejesh p r (@16Sreejesh) December 6, 2017

This is the day Akash Chikte from a boy turns into a man. Take a bow young man 👏👏👏 #HWL2017 @TheHockeyIndia 🇮🇳🏑
— Viren Rasquinha (@virenrasquinha) December 6, 2017

Shades of @16Sreejesh in this save from Akash Chikte. 🇮🇳beat Olympic silver medallists, who are also World No 3!
Fitting that Jo Jeeta Wahi Sikandar is playing in the stands!
— Amit Kamath (@jestalt) December 6, 2017

Fine fine goalkeeping from Chikte and fine overall Hockey sees #India beat Olympic Silver Medalist #Belgium to progress to the semis of the #HockeyWorldLeagueFinals2017!!#INDvBEL
— Anubhav Roda (@anubhav_roda) December 6, 2017

Well done team India...you done it...Akash Chikte was the hero of the match...
Yesss we are in semifinals 😄😄😄😄#JunoonJeetKa @TheHockeyIndia @FIH_Hockey
— Rishabh Mathur (@Mathur12345678) December 6, 2017

As @TheHockeyIndia sealed the victory against mighty Belgium 'Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar' title track is being played in Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneshwar. #INDvBEL
Chak De Phatte 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 https://t.co/4sNanZLiFM
— Sam Sanyal (@IamSamSanyal) December 6, 2017

Terrific result in a tense match. Should steel India for the next battle. #INDvBEL 3-3; 3-2 Sudden Death#HWL2017 @TheHockeyIndia coming to get you @HockeyAustralia
— Anand Datla (@SportaSmile) December 6, 2017

Yes we are in semis and hopefully will meet Kangaroos....the world number 2.
— Manjeet S RANA🐦® (@manrana1977) December 6, 2017

Phew!! What a game!! Good win...need to improve our passing during attacks though!!
— Gurpreet (@gurpreet09) December 6, 2017

Salute to Aakash Chukte for saving the heart-rending shot from the Belgian...☝☝
— Manjeet S RANA🐦® (@manrana1977) December 6, 2017