In the Hockey FIH Pro League, the Indian Women’s team lost to Spain 3-4 at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar today. India had taken the lead in the second quarter through Baljeeet Kaur in the 19th minute and Spain equalised just a couple of minutes later through Sofia Rogoski. Spain then took the lead as well in the same quarter with a strike by Estel Petchame. Sakshi Rana found the equaliser for India in the third quarter with her 38th-minute goal and Rutaja Dadaso Pisal in the 45th minute placed the home team ahead when she found the back of the net at the end of the third quarter. However, Spain staged a remarkable comeback as they scored twice in the fourth and final quarter and won the game.
Meanwhile, in the Men’s FIH Pro Hockey League, the match between India and Germany is underway at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar. Germany were leading 1-0 when reports last came in.
