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Preview: India begin their FIH Hockey World Cup 2023 campaign against Spain in Rourkela on Friday, and would hope to begin so in winning fashion. India will be looking to impress under home conditions, and clinch the trophy, which India won last in 1975 under Ajit Pal Singh. For that to happen, India must advance from Group D, that consists of Spain, England and Wales. Task will be cut out for the defensive trio of Harmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas and Varun Kumar, and there will be focus on the back line, especially after India gave away leads in the FIH Pro League games, as well as during the Test matches against Australia. The forward line of the Indian team has a mix of youth and experience. Mandeep Singh and Lalit Kumar Upadhyay brings loads of experience, while this will be an opportunity for Sukhjeet Singh and Abhishek to showcase their skills on the big stage. Hardik Singh, Manpreet Singh and Nikanata Sharma will lead the Indian midfield line in Rourkela.
Hockey World Cup 2023, India vs Spain Highlights: India beat Spain 2-0 to get campaign off to winning start
Hockey World Cup 2023, India vs Spain Highlights: Full time! It’s victory to India over Spain, as they beat the opponents 2-0. Goals from Amit Rohidas and Hardik Singh gave India the 2-0 lead, and Spain were never able to respond to that from there. Positive start to the hosts’ campaign.
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India 2-0 Spain
Full time! It’s victory to India over Spain, as they beat the opponents 2-0. Goals from Amit Rohidas and Hardik Singh gave India the 2-0 lead, and Spain were never able to respond to that from there. Positive start to the hosts’ campaign.
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India 2-0 Spain
India on the verge of victory in Rourkela, under three minutes to go and Spain are yet to respond with a goal.
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India 2-0 Spain
India maintain their lead in the third quarter, with Spain still to respond with a goal. Spain just have 15 minutes to turn this around, but the odds are in India’s favour.
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India 2-0 Spain
The second half is underway, and Spain will hope to respond in quick fashion. Or will India add a third goal?
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India 2-0 Spain
India head into half-time as the favourites to clinch this contest, with a two goal advantage. Spain have their task cut out.
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India 2-0 Spain
GOAL! Just moments after Spain failed to make anything out of the penalty corner, India double their lead on the back of a goal from Hardik Singh. 2-0 to India!
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India 1-0 Spain
There’s no time to waste, and the second quarter is promptly underway. How will Spain respond to this setback?
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India 1-0 Spain
End of first quarter, and India go with a 1-0 lead on the back of a goal from Amit Rohidas. Lots to play for in this contest, second quarter shortly.
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India 1-0 Spain
GOAAL!! Smashed into the top-corner, and Amit Das gives the hosts a 1-0 lead with just moments to go in the first quarter. This is also India’s 200th goal in the World Cup.
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India 0-0 Spain
Miralles, Spain’s captain runs down the middle but loses possession of the ball near the Indian defence. Around six minutes to go in the first quarter.
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India 0-0 Spain
The match is underway. The wait for India’s campaign to get going is finally over. Spain begin from right to left, and India the vice versa. Spain’s Iglesias with an early attempt on goal but his shot ends up wide, eventually missing the far post.
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The national anthems of both Spain and India are complete. Now it’s time for LIVE action to get underway in Rourkela.
Here’s how Spain will lineup against India
Here’s how India will lineup for the match