FIH Pro League: India go down 3-4 in shootout after 1-1 draw against Spain

HOBART: (Feb 24) India’s dismal run in the FIH Men’s Pro League saw them go down 3-4 in a shootout against Spain after a tense 1-1 draw in regulation time here on Tuesday.

Despite holding a 1-0 advantage until the 59th minute, courtesy a brilliant strike from Maninder Singh, India conceded a late equaliser when Spain’s Bruno Font found the net to take the match into shootout.

Spain started strongly, controlling early possession and testing the Indian defence. They won their first penalty corner in the fourth minute, but the drag-flick was comfortably saved by Indian goalkeeper Mohith.