Sadly, India's semifinal hopes virtually went up in smoke after Spain spanked them 5-2 in a crucial Pool B match of the hockey World Cup.
The comprehensive defeat leaves India with no other option but to win both their remaining matches against England and South Africa and then pray that outcome of other matches also go in their favour.

The match started on a fast note with the ball travelling from one end to the other right from the first minute. Spain, however was the more dominant force as they earned 4 scoring chances in the first 20 minutes.

The Spaniards got their first scoring chance in the second minute but skipper Pol Amat's reverse stick shot from inside the circle went wide.

Did you watch the match? If so where did you see the team must improve to lift it's hopes going forward?
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Posted on March 5th, 2010 by leekeenan