The Indian women’s hockey team squandered a two-goal advantage at the half-time to allow hosts Spain stage a superb fightback and earn a 2-2 draw in the fourth and final encounter here Thursday. Spain had registered a narrow 3-2 win in the opening match with the second match ending in a 2-2 draw. An infringement by a Spanish defender saw India being awarded a penalty stroke only minutes into the first quarter. Pressure to defend their 2-1 lead saw India give away a penalty corner in the 39th minute. The final quarter saw India up their ante in attack but a strong Spanish defence denied any opportunities inside the circle resulting in a draw.

Source: Hindustan Times January 31, 2019 14:15 UTC