Pro League: Great Britain men beat Belgium but women lose
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Britain's Nicholas Bandurak is joint-third top-scorer in the Pro League this season with six goals
Great Britain's men and women enjoyed contrasting fortunes against Belgium in the FIH Pro League.
The men's team won 3-1 at London's Lee Valley Stadium to extend their lead at the top of the table to six points.
Their latest victory followed Saturday's 4-2 win over second-placed India as part of the mini-tournament.
GB's women, meanwhile, are fifth in the table after losing 3-2 in front of their home fans - their sixth defeat in 10 matches this season.
Grace Balsden gave the British women an early lead before Belgium hit back with goals from Charlotte Englebert, Emily White and Astrid Bonami.
Giselle Ansley scored in the final quarter but GB were unable to force an equaliser.
Stuart Rushmore put the British men in front against Belgium in the 12th minute and Jack Waller quickly doubled their lead with a clever improvised flick.
Top-scorer Nicholas Bandurak added a third with his sixth of the season before Tanguy Cosyns pulled a goal back for the visitors.
India's men face Belgium at the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre on Friday, 2 June before playing Britain again at the same venue the following day.
Britain's women are next in action against China on Friday, 2 June.
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