22' Gonzalez blocked
Gonzalez makes a circle entry after Spain builds an attack through organised passes. But Indian defence tackles him to stave off the danger.
18' Spain remains on top of the game
Spain continues to dominate the play and maintains the same intensity. Its players create attacks and defend well.
2nd quarter begins
India looks for an equaliser as the second quarter of the match begins.
End of 1st quarter | Spain gains 2-1 lead
Spain played better in the first quarter and claimed a crucial 2-1 lead.
15' Goal! India trails 1-2
Spain scores a beautiful field goal to go 2-1 up in the first quarter.
It is Miralles who makes the defence-piercing run and passes the ball to Lacalle, who flies the ball past Krishan Pathak to put Spain in a 2-1 lead.
With this, the first quarter comes to an end.
14' Spain defends well
Jarmanpreet creates an attack down the right side, he passes the ball to Abhishek, who makes a circle entry, but the Spanish defence blocks his forward march.
10' Spain foils India's attack
Hardik Singh initiates an attack through the left flank and makes a circle entry, but the Spanish defence is alert and blocks India's attack. India 1-1 Spain
8' Spain exerts pressure on India
India is under pressure now as Spain tries to rattle Indian defence with counterattacks. But the host is defending well here.
6' Harmanpreet's drag flick off the target
Harmanpreet attempts the drag flick to goalkeeper's left but it is off the target. India 1-1 Spain
6' Penalty corner for India
Akashdeep Singh breaks into the Spanish circle and earns a penalty corner for India by finding the back stick of a Spanish defender.
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