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India will subsequent tackle the Netherlands. (PTI Photo)
India and Spain have been locked at two-all within the regulation time earlier than the winner was determined by way of penalty shootout.
Experienced goalkeeper PR Sreejesh’s heroics noticed India pull off an exhilarating 8-7 shootout win in opposition to Spain of their fifth match of the FIH Hockey Pro League right here on Monday.
Sreejesh made one save within the shootout, whereas Harmanpreet Singh, Sukhjeet Singh, Lalit Upadhyay, Abhishek and Raj Kumar Pal transformed their possibilities to assist India bag a bonus level.
Jarmanpreet Singh (1st minute) and Abhishek (thirty fifth) scored a purpose every for India, whereas Jose Basterra (third) and Borja Lacalle (fifteenth) have been on the scoresheet for Spain in regulation time.
India began the sport on aggressive be aware as Jarmanpreet Singh scored a superb subject purpose within the first minute from an acute angle.
Spain responded nicely after happening and began taking part in a quick counter-attack sport, which helped them earn a PC. Spain equalized as Jose Basterra discovered the again of the online.
India saved fixed stress on Spain’s defenders. Akashdeep earned a PC quickly however Harmanpreet Singh’s shot went extensive.
With simply seconds remaining in the long run of the primary quarter, Spain took the lead as Borja Lacalle discovered the again of the online after receiving a cross from captain Marc Miralles from the appropriate flank.
India made an aggressive begin within the opening minutes of second quarter. India loved larger possession of the ball however Spain defence stood tall, not permitting the Indian forwards to equalize. Going into the half-time, Spain led India 2-1.
With India looking for methods to bounce again, the third quarter was entertaining with each groups displaying quick-fire hockey and each stepping up the ante in assault.
India earned a PC on which they capitalized as Abhishek reacted rapidly and fired the ball behind the online to make the rating 2-2. At the top of the third quarter, the rating was tied at 2-2.
With quarter-hour left on the clock, India began mounting stress on Spain. With fixed attacking strikes, India earned a PC with six minutes remaining, however didn’t convert as Amit Rohidas’ shot was blocked nicely by the Spain goalkeeper.
Sreejesh made some excellent saves within the final 5 minutes of the sport as Spain gave their all, however couldn’t discover the again of the online, ending the regulation time in a 2-2 scoreline.
India will face the Netherlands of their fourth match on Wednesday.
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