Hockey, FIH Pro League, India vs Spain as it happened: IND win via penalty shootout

That’s it from us tonight! Do join us on Wednesday when India take on Netherlands at 7.30pm IST.

Two close games back to back for India. They were made to toil by Ireland a couple of days ago and Spain learnt what they could from that match and took the game to India. They did not retreat after conceding in the first minute and hit back to take the lead at half time.

India struggled but managed to stay in the hunt and Abhishek hauled them level in the third quarter. There was drama in the fourth quarter but neither side could score.

After 14 flawless penalties, PR Sreejesh made the decisive save to win the bonus point for India.

Abhishek wins the Player of the Match award.

Penalty shootout, India 8-7 Spain: Sreejesh saves it! Superb save from the Indian custodian to deny Miralles! Throws his stick and gloves as his teammates mob him. What a legend! India take the bonus point!

Penalty shootout, India 8-7 Spain: Easy as you like it by Lalit!

Penalty shootout, India 7-7 Spain: Recasens feints first sending Sreejesh the other way. The India recovers quickly but not quick enough to prevent the Spaniard from scoring.

Penalty shootout, India 7-6 Spain: Another superb attempt by Sukhjeet. Nearly lost the ball but regains it and...

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