Indian Sports Highlights, December 7: India loses 1-4 to Spain at Junior Men's Hockey World Cup

Jamshedpur FC finally ends their losing run of four matches after a 2-2 draw with Chennaiyin FC at the JRD Tata Complex, Jamshedpur. They still looking for that second win of the season for the club.

On the other hand, Chennaiyin FC will be disappointed to not get all three points from the match after taking a 2-0 lead at the 40th minute. This is the third back-to-back draw for them.

Indian men's junior hockey team lost 1-4 to Spain in their second grp game at FIH Junior World Cup 2023 in Malaysia.

Earlier, India defeated South Korea 4-2 in the first group game and will look to bounce back in their final group game against Canada on Saturday.

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Real Kashmir played out a hard-fought 0-0 draw with Sreenidi Deccan at TRC Football Turf, Srinagar in the matchweek nine.

Sreenidi's Defender Mohd Sajid Dhot, who came out as a substitute in first half won the 'Player of the match' award, on his debut match for the club.

The Santos football community was left in dismay as fans vented their frustration by setting ablaze the car belonging to former Chennaiyin FC forward and current Santos player, Steven Mendoza. This incident follows Santos' unprecedented relegation from the top-flight Brazilian football league for the first time in its storied history.

Mendoza, who joined Chennaiyin FC in 2014, had made a mark as one of the youngest foreign players in the Indian Super League, scoring an impressive 17 goals in 25 appearances for the club. His journey continued with stints at Amiens SC and eventually landing him at Santos for the 22-23 season, prior to the unfortunate turn of events.

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Kartikey Gulshan Kumar pulls of an upset to beat the fifth seeded Mads Christopherson of Denmark in the round of 16 at Guwahati Masters 2023. Youngster Ayush Shetty loses out in the close three setter to his Indonesian opponent.

In women singles, Malvika Bansod confirmed her spot in the quarterfinal beating compatriot Tanya Hemanth in the second round, while 16-year old Unnati hooda fought hard against world no.30 Sung Shuo Yun of Chinese Taipei but loses out in close three setter.

FC Goa played hosts to Kerala Blasters in the match week 8 clash at the Fatorda and it was no ordinary game. Going in, it was the the battle to be paramount, to lead the table from the front as Ivan Vukomanovic side found themselves on top, being rallied from right behind by the don; Manolo Marquez and his Goan side.

Look at the tactical breakdown of this ISL clash between FC Goa and Kerala Blasters in the eighth matchweek:

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Hyderabad FC is grappling with internal turmoil as foreigners Felipe Amorim and Oswaldo have exited the team camp. The departure was confirmed by Felipe, who took to Instagram to announce his exit, while Oswaldo was the first to leave the camp. Currently, Oswaldo finds himself in Rishikesh, while Felipe's whereabouts remain unknown.

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In PKL, Bengal Warriors will face Jaipur Pink Panthers, while Patna Pirates will take on table toppers Gujarat Giants.

Indian junior men hockey team will play their second group game against Spain at the FIH Junior Men's Hockey World Cup at 5:30 PM IST.

In Indian Super League, Jamshedpur FC will take on Chennaiyin FC at JRD Tata Sports Complex.

Here are the top developments that happened on December 6. Find the full details here

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In badminton, Dhruv Kapila/ Tanisha Crasto are through to the round of 16 whereas Sameer Verma upsets third seed Kiran George and Aakarshi Kashyap overcomes Amalie Schulz of Denmark - REPORT

The first-ever Men's Volleyball Club World Championship in India begins in Bengaluru on Wednesday. PVL champions Ahmedabad Defenders put up a tough fight but lost 0-3 against Itambe Minas of Brazil in the first group game - REPORT