The Indian women\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
Deep Grace Ekka and Navneet Kaur scored for India, while Lucia Jimenez and Clara Ycart sounded the board for the hosts.With this draw, the two teams levelled the four-match series 1-1.<\/p>\n
India got off to a rollicking start as they caught the Spanish defence on the wrong foot. An infringement by a Spanish defender saw India being awarded a penalty stroke only minutes into the first quarter.<\/p>\n
Spain had registered a narrow 3-2 win in the opening match with the second match ending in a 2-2 draw. India won the third match 5-2. India will now face 2018 World Cup silver medallists Ireland on February 2.<\/p>\n
Though India missed scoring from this opportunity, Deep Grace Ekka made up for the missed chance with a well-converted penalty corner awarded in the 8th minute.<\/p>\n
India\u2019s 1-0 lead doubled in the second quarter when their forwardline worked in tandem to penetrate into the striking circle with striker Navneet Kaur scoring a beautiful field goal off Rani\u2019s assist in the 26th minute. After the 10-minute halftime break, hosts Spain made a resolute comeback as they vied to overcome the initial setback.<\/p>\n
Pressure to defend their 2-1 lead saw India give away a penalty corner in the 39th minute. Clara Ycart was impeccable in her attempt to score as Spain levelled the score to 2-2.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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