Santander (Spain): India lost 1-2 to host Spain in the final league match of the Tri-Nation invitational tournament,the team’s final warm-up event ahead of the Olympic Games, here late on Wednesday.
India started well and thwarted the home team several times in the first half. In the most noticeable of successes, goalkeeper PR Sreejesh pulled off a two-stage save, sweeping the ball off the goal-line after having initially parried David Alegre hit.
After being locked at 0-0 at half time, Spain took advantage of Sardar Singh’s injury – he was off the field for nearly 20 minutes – and gained the lead in the 42nd minute through a penalty corner converted by David Alegre.
Miquel Delas scored another penalty corner goal for Spain in the 61st minute.India reduced the margin in the 64th minute with the penalty corner converted by VR Raghunath. Great Britain won the tournament with two victories while Spain finished second.
The Indian team will leave Spain for the Olympic Games in London on Friday.
Indian Sports News Network
