FIH Pro Hockey League 2022: Indian women suffer last minute loss

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 The Indian women’s hockey team suffered a last-minute loss to Spain in the 2nd leg of Pro Hockey League 2022 played at Kalinga Stadium, Bhuvneshwar on Sunday.

It was an ideal start for the visitors as B Garcia scored a superb field goal in the 4th minute to Spain's 1-0 lead. Spain put enough pressure on the Indian defense with attacking play. Spain could have doubled the lead but a brilliant save by Savita denied the visitors the goal. Sangita Kumari making her international debut for India scored a beautiful reverse flick diving inside the D as there was no defense from Spain in the 10th minute to level the score. Spain showed consistent pressure on the Indian defense as M Garcia converted a penalty from a deflection in the 15th minute to give Spain a 2-1 lead. At the end of the first quarter, Spain led 2-1.

The second quarter saw Indian strikers did not sit back to put enough pressure on the Spain defense. Salima Tete broke past the Spanish defense running down the right into the D with a precise reverse shot in the 22nd minute to level the score at 2-2. Spain took lead again as Segu played to Iglesias standing near the post. Iglesias put the ball in the air and then lobbed past Savita in the 24th minute to give Spain the lead again. At the end of the first half, Spain led 3-2.

It was a much better beginning for the Indian team in the 3rd quarter. After a few minutes, the momentum shifted to Spain who looked dangerous creating lots of chances. Indian goalkeeper Savita produces magical saves denying visitors from doubling the lead. India was awarded penalty corners before Spain reviewed the decision. The third penalty corner was given a penalty stroke. Savita Punia saved the penalty stroke to double the lead. At the end of the 3rd quarter, Spain led 3-2.

Spain kept attacking but the Indian defense held on decently. Namita Toppo equalized once more in the 49th minute with a brilliant field goal. Both teams fought for the winner. Jyoti was given a 5-minute suspension meaning India was with 10 players. Lopez Maria was also given a 5-minute suspension. Gine went past Savita Punia in the 60th minute to give Spain a thrilling 4-3 win.

This was India’s first loss in the FIH Pro Hockey League tournament. It was an amazing performance by both teams as the Indian team attacked with more precision. Indian women’s team will next play Germany on 12th and 13th March.








Indian women's team suffered a narrow 3-4 loss to Spain in the 2nd leg on Sunday 

 

 

 

 

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