Women’s Junior Hockey World Cup: India’s journey ends, Team India finished 10th after losing to Spain

Junior Women’s Hockey World Cup: The journey of the Indian women’s team in the Junior Women’s Hockey World Cup ended after the defeat by Spain. The Indian women’s hockey team had to face defeat from Spain in the Junior Hockey World Cup. After this defeat, the Indian team remained at 10th place in the list of total teams participating in the tournament. The Indian team had to face defeat by 2-1. The only goal for the Indian team was scored by Kanika Siwach (41′). Natalia Vilanova (16′) and Esther Canales (36′) scored goals for Spain.

The first quarter was very exciting. Attempts were made from both the teams to score a goal, but both the teams failed to score. In the 14th minute, Spain got their first penalty corner of the match, which was stopped by Nidhi. At the beginning of the second quarter, Spain started the offensive game.

Natalia Vilanova scored the first goal

Sara Carmona Ramos skillfully dribbled around the circle and delivered a pass inside, which was successfully converted by Natalia Vilanova (16′) to give the team a 1-0 lead. In the next few minutes, India got some chances, but Team India was not successful in converting those chances into goals.

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Indian team could score only one goal on 41st minute

In the 36th minute, Sonam converted a pass into a goal for India, but Spain took a video referral which was successful. The referee saw a back stick and canceled the goal. In the 36th minute, Spain’s Esther Canales converted a penalty corner into a goal. This goal gave Spain a 2-0 lead and strengthened its hold on the match. In the 41st minute, India got two consecutive penalty corners. Kanika Siwach (41′) scored the first goal for India by beating the Spanish goalkeeper with her strike.

In the last quarter, India showed momentum and tried to create goal chances, but till the end the Indian team could not succeed in equalizing Spain. Spain won the match 2–1. (With IANS inputs)