Indian women hockey team put up clinical performance to defeat Spain by 3-2
World No. 10 India built some attacks towards the closing stages of the quarter and saw Spanish Goalkeeper Melanie Garcia making a fine save in the 25th minute. Another attack by the visitors saw Spain concede a penalty corner which was converted by Gurjit Kaur in the 28th minute.
The Indians then constructed a field goal which was turned into the back of the net by young striker Lalremsiami in the 32nd minute. Later, Spain’s Lola Riera continued her fine goal-scoring form for the hosts, equalizing in the 58th minute through a penalty corner as the match headed for a draw second consecutive draw. However, Indian captain Rani Rampal scored a minute later to help India get across the line.
The two teams will face each other for the fourth of their five matches on Saturday. In the first match, Spain defeated India by 3-0 while the second match was drawn by 1-1.
