: Hockey Women’s World Cup: Spain win tournament opener 4-1 against Canada #IndiaNEWS Spain became the first nation to win points in the 15th FIH Women’s World Cup when they won the opening match

@IndiaNEWS

Posted in: #IndiaNEWS

Hockey Women’s World Cup: Spain win tournament opener 4-1 against Canada #IndiaNEWS
Spain became the first nation to win points in the 15th FIH Women’s World Cup when they won the opening match of the tournament 4-1 against Canada, on home turf at the Estadi Olimpic de Terrassa.Spain broke the deadline after just five minutes in the Pool C match when Belen Iglesias scored from a rebound off a penalty corner. There was quite a goalmouth scramble before Iglesias was able to tip the ball home and Canada’s goalkeeper Rowan Harris will be annoyed that her defenders didn’t clear the danger earlier. It was no less than Spain deserved as they dominated the first 15 minutes.The Red Sticks doubled their lead in the 21st minute when Gine Xantal sent home a sweetly-struck hard shot that nestled in the corner of Canada’s goal.Canada created their own chance. Hannah Haughn, who has recently returned from injury, was able to weave her way through the Spanish defence but couldn’t find the final touch to trouble Melabnia Garcia in the Spanish goal. Five minutes later, Spain were back on the attack with yet another penalty corner. This time it was captain Maria Lopez who found a way past the Canada defence. Her hard shot took a deflection off the number...Read more

Intraday stocks under 50 NSE India Twitter of India

Vote Up Vote Down

Login to post a comment!