The Indian junior males’s hockey staff went down 1-4 to Spain of their second match of the continued 2023 FIH Hockey Males’s Junior World Cup in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.
Rohit (33’) scored the one aim for India. For Spain, Pol Cabre Verdiell (1’, 41’) and captain Andreas Rafi (18’, 60’) have been the aim scorers.
Within the first quarter, Spain began the sport with a dominating presence, placing India on the backfoot and getting into their territory swiftly. Regardless of India’s makes an attempt to ease this stress by counter-attacks, Spain maintained their momentum, and scored early via Verdiell’s area aim (1’).
Spain have been cautious of their pursuit, as they labored a disciplined construction with quick, correct passes that allowed them to create area within the circle. However an Indian aim remained elusive within the first quarter. On the finish of the primary half, Spain have been main India by 2-0.
India began the second quarter on a excessive notice. Nonetheless, Spain took benefit of the chance and scored their second aim via Rafi (18’), after efficiently changing a penalty nook.
The two-goal lead put Spain in a formidable place, giving them the cushion to work completely different mixtures that might fetch leads to the circle.
With India desperately looking for methods to bounce again, the third quarter was entertaining with each groups displaying quick-fire hockey with each groups stepping up the ante in assault. India secured a penalty nook within the first minute of the quarter, however did not convert it as Rohit’s shot was blocked effectively.
Nonetheless, with India placing fixed stress on Spain defenders, they have been awarded with one other PC. This time Rohit (33’) discovered the again of the online. With 4 minutes remaining, Spain prolonged their lead as Verdiell (41’) efficiently transformed yet one more penalty nook.
With quarter-hour left on the clock, India began showcasing urgency. Captain Uttam Singh acquired a sensational go contained in the circle to attain the aim, however the Spain goalkeeper managed to cease him. Late within the closing quarter, Spain earned a penalty stroke, placing stress on the Indian defence. Captain Andreas Rafi (60’) scored his second aim. The match ended with Spain profitable 4-1.
India will tackle Canada of their third match of the match on Saturday, December 9 at 3.30PM IST.