shot-button
Maharashtra Elections 2024 Maharashtra Elections 2024
Home > Sports News > Other Sports News > Article > Clinical India downs Spain 2 1 at 4 Nations Tournament

Clinical India downs Spain 2-1 at 4 Nations Tournament

Updated on: 23 August,2023 09:13 AM IST  |  Dusseldorf
mid-day online correspondent |

4 Nations Tournament: Annu (21') and Sakshi Rana (47’) scored a goal each for India. For Spain, Lima Teresa (23’) was on target

Clinical India downs Spain 2-1 at 4 Nations Tournament

Representational Image. Pic Courtesy/iStock

The Indian junior women’s hockey team produced a dominating performance against Spain, winning 2-1 in the 4 Nations Tournament-Dusseldorf 2023 on Tuesday.


Annu (21') and Sakshi Rana (47’) scored a goal each for India. For Spain, Lima Teresa (23’) was on target. 


The first quarter started with the action unfolding on both ends of the pitch. India got off the blocks with the intent to attack in the first quarter but solid defending by Spain kept the scores level.  


Also Read: Indian junior women's hockey team qualifies for FIH Junior World Cup

With scores levelled, the second quarter started with a high tempo. India upped the ante in an attempt to take the lead and it paid off. Annu (21’) broke the deadlock in the 21st minute as she found the back of the net scoring a fine field goal.

However, Spain hit back immediately through Lima Teresa (23’) with a field goal to level the score 1-1 at the end of the second quarter. Going into half-time, the score was 1-1.

The third quarter saw no goals with top defending from both sides. In the fourth quarter, in an attempt to take the lead, India started making attacking moves.  

Sakshi Rana (47') scored a fine field goal in the final quarter of the match to give India the lead. Following that, Spain launched a counter-attack in search of an equaliser, but the Indian team held firm to prevent any late goals, and the match ended with the Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team winning 2-1.

(With agency inputs)

"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!

Register for FREE
to continue reading !

This is not a paywall.
However, your registration helps us understand your preferences better and enables us to provide insightful and credible journalism for all our readers.

Mid-Day Web Stories

Mid-Day Web Stories

This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. OK