FIH Pro League: Indian men's hockey team triumphs over Spain
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In a riveting FIH Pro League encounter, the Indian men's hockey team secured victory over Spain through a penalty shootout, with experienced goalkeeper PR Sreejesh making a crucial save.
The regulation time concluded with a 2-2 deadlock, featuring goals from Jarmanpreet Singh (1st minute) and Abhishek (35th) for India, and Jose Basterra (3rd) and Borja Lacalle (15th) for Spain.
The penalty shootout intensified the excitement, culminating in a 7-7 tie before Lalit Kumar Upadhyay's successful attempt propelled India into the lead. Indian custodian Sreejesh then exhibited his expertise with a crucial save, thwarting Spain captain Marc Miralles and securing the victory for the hosts.
The Indian team is slated to face the Netherlands in their upcoming fixture on Wednesday.