Indian women's hockey team lost its match against hosts Spain by 0-1, in their must-win crossover match here at the FIH Hockey Women's World Cup Spain & Netherlands 2022 on Sunday.It was Marta Segu (57') who scored the lone goal of the match. The Indian Women's Team will next play against Canada in the 9th to 16th placing match.With a place in the Quarterfinals at stake, both teams got off to a nervy start. It took them a while to settle down and build a good structure. It was not until a little over eight minutes into play that India earned the first PC of the match through Neha, who skillfully tackled the Spanish defender inside the circle.India, however, could not make much of the opportunity with the hosts defending very well. They further built on a speedy counter-attack creating a brilliant shot on goal but Beatriz Perez was slightly off target. The following minutes saw Spain being awarded back-to-back PC but they could not beat India's PC defence.The second quarter ...
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