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Women's Hockey Pro League: India go down to last-minute goal by Spain — Highlights
Team India lost 3-4 to Spain in the FIH Pro League on Sunday to concede their first loss of the campaign.
India vs Spain Women's FIH Pro League (Hockey India)
The Indian women's hockey team lost 3-4 to Spain at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Sunday. They had earlier won the first leg 2-1 on Saturday with goals from Neha and Jyoti.
In a game of great goals, debutant Sangita Kumari, Salima Tete and local favourite Namita Toppo were on the money for the hosts, and the game looked to be headed for a penalty shootout before Spain converted a Penalty Corner with less than 20 seconds left on the clock.
As it happened:
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- 27 Feb 2022 12:09 PM GMT
21' - India 1-2 Spain
Q2 starts. Both of Spain's goals have come through deflections. There's almost a third goal in similar fashion, Begona being a threat to Savita again. Neha and Vandana come up with some good interplay at the other end.
- 27 Feb 2022 12:00 PM GMT
End of Q1: India 1-2 Spain
Sangita Kumari has been the story of Q1! Sharmila Devi keeps attacking as India look to take the lead now.
Spain with a flurry of PCs now, Savita makes herself horizontal on the floor to save twice! But with yet another PC, a deflection off Garcia's stick takes the shot past Savita. And with 20 seconds left in Q1, Spain inch ahead again.
- 27 Feb 2022 11:54 AM GMT
8' - Debutant Sangita Kumari scores! India 1-1 Spain
Sharmila Devi tries to reply instantly but Spain hold firm. Spain looking to attack from both flanks today instead of focussing on the right side today. Savita has to come up with a save.
Now there's a dream narrative unfolding at the other end! Debutant Sangita Kumari scores! What a finish after a glorious run! Candidate for goal of the season! And 8 minutes into her debut!
- 27 Feb 2022 11:47 AM GMT
4' - Spain draw first blood, India 0-1 Spain
A diving finish by Begona Garcia! Spain go 1-0 ahead in the 4th minute.
- 27 Feb 2022 11:45 AM GMT
Salima Tete makes early inroad
Kick-off. Sangita Kumari is making her debut today. Salima Tete drives into the Spanish defence in the early minutes.
- 27 Feb 2022 11:28 AM GMT
A day of comebacks
It has been a 24 hours of comebacks in Indian sports. Spain will be looking for a comeback of their own. Minutes till kick-off.
