Madrid: Registering their maiden win in the ongoing Spain tour, the Indian women’s hockey team beat the hosts 3-2 in the third match at the Consejo Superior de Deportes hockey stadium here.
India bounced back strongly from an early deficit to score twice in four minutes and lead 2-1 after Spain took an early lead through Maria Lopez in the 3rd minute on Friday.
However, Lola Riera equalised in the 58th minute through a penalty corner and it looked like the two teams will play out their second consecutive draw. However, in the 59th minute India skipper Rani netted a wonderful field goal to give the visitors a 3-2 win.
