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Spain Dominates World Number 3 India with Convincing 4-1 Victory at Junior Hockey World Cup
In a striking display of skill, Spain secured a commanding 4-1 victory against the world number 3 team, India. The Spanish team made an impactful start, with Pol Cabre Verdiell scoring a sensational reverse shot just a minute into the game. Andreas Rafi extended Spain's lead with a powerful drag flick, maintaining a 2-0 advantage at halftime. India displayed resilience in the second half, with Rohit converting a drag flick under unusual circumstances as Spain defended with three players during a penalty corner. However, Cabre Verdiell struck again with another exceptional drag flick for Spain. Despite India's numerous shots on target, goalkeeper Jan Capellades proved impenetrable, making four crucial saves. Rafi sealed Spain's victory with a well-placed penalty stroke. Player of the match Capellades highlighted the need for defensive improvement, particularly in penalty corners, emphasizing the limited time for preparation in such situations.
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