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FIH Pro League 2024-25: India suffer 3-4 defeat against Spain after some drama in the end

FIH Pro League 2024-25: India suffer 3-4 defeat against Spain after some drama in the end

Press Trust of India February 18, 2025, 19:32:02 IST

Spain staged a remarkable comeback as they scored twice in the fourth and final quarter with goals from Estel and Lucia Jimenez. India failed to score in the final quarter and lost the game 3-4.

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FIH Pro League 2024-25: India suffer 3-4 defeat against Spain after some drama in the end
Indian player Navneet Kaur in action during FIH Pro League. Image: Hockey India

Bhubaneswar: The Indian women’s team suffered a 3-4 defeat at the hands of Spain in their thrilling FIH Pro League match here on Tuesday.

India had taken the lead in the second quarter through Baljeeet Kaur (19th minute) and Spain equalised just a couple of minutes later through Sofia Rogoski (21st minute). Spain then took the lead as well in the same quarter with a strike by Estel Petchame (25th minute).

Sakshi Rana found the equaliser for India in the third quarter with her 38th minute goal and Rutaja Dadaso Pisal (45th minute) placed the home team ahead when she found the back of the net at the end of the third quarter.

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However, Spain staged a remarkable comeback as they scored twice in the fourth and final quarter with goals from Estel (49th minute) and Lucia Jimenez (52nd minute) at the Kalinga Stadium.

While India failed to score in the final quarter, the visitors converted two penalty corners.

There was a bit of drama in the end and both teams had lost their reviews.

Baljeeet’s goal was her first at the senior level.

The Indian women’s team came into this match after losing against England in their last outing.

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