Hockey World Cup 2023: Indian start campaign with 2-0 win against Spain

India started their 2023 Hockey World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory against Spain.

It was Amit Rohidas who gave India the lead in the first quarter with a smashing goal that resulted from a rebound off a penalty corner.

Hardik Singh then doubled the lead with a deflected strike before the half-time break.

Indian captain Harmanpreet Singh though missed a golden chance to make it 3-0, with the Spanish goalkeeper managing to save his penalty stroke in the third quarter.

While Spain too had a few close moments right at the end, India kept their calm to complete a 2-0 win.

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