FIH Pro League: India defeats Spain 4-1 in opener - HIGHLIGHTS

A clinical start for the Indian men's hockey team as they bulldoze Spain 4-1 in the FIH Pro League opener. India was good in defence and intuitive on attack making it a good show for the home fans.

A soft foul is given in the Indian circle but Manpreet Singh takes a body blow to save the penalty corner. India minutes away from the victory.

Spain came against a top team tonight and they had no answers apart from one penalty stroke which look unclear.

India has consolidated their lead as Lalit Upadhyay pounces on a loose ball in the Spanish circle to make it 4-1. That was a powerful finish by the experienced campaigner.

Spain pulled one goal back but India was in the control of the game for most of the times.

Indian team has been creating chances but they need to take the chances and convert them.

India 3-1 Spain

Captain Marc Miralles makes no mistake and Spain has pulled back one goal to make it 1-3. Pathak had no chance with Marc going into the top left corner.

Dominant half from the Indian team as they lead 3-0 courtesy of two goals from skipper Harmanpreet Singh and defender Jugraj Singh. India has been tight in defence and fluid in attack, they will need to maintain the intensity in last two quarters.

PR Sreejesh saves India again as Spain fails to score from the penalty corner earned by the back stick of Sanjay.

India 3-0 Spain