Indian women, including debutants Punam Barla and Renuka Yadav, put in all their efforts to find gaps in opponent's defence but they could not get past the Spain defenders.
Indian women, led by captain Ritu Rani, had a couple of good scoring chances -- both field goal opportunities -- but they failed to convert them.
While they failed to breach their rival's defence, Indian eves also ensured that their strong defence and coordination, twarted all efforts by Spain to score. The hosts had no opportunity to beat the Indian goalie and reach the nets.
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