Zelig Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 World Cup Head-to-heads > Spain and India have played each other 4 times in World Cup competition with each side winning twice. > Their last WC encounter came in 2002 when India beat Spain 3-0. > Spain’s last WC win over India came 24 year ago in 1986 (2-1). > Since their last WC encounter in 2002 these sides have met three times with Spain winning on all three occasions: 4-1 at the 2004 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, 4-0 at the 2004 Champions Trophy and 2-1 at the 2005 CT. Spain Facts > Spain’s five goals so far have come from 3 FG and 2 PC. > Spain have a PC success rate of 50% (2-for-4). > Spain is at #3 in the pool India Facts > India’s six goals this tournament, have come from 3 FG and 3 PC. > India have a PC success rate of 42% (3-for-7). > India is at #4 in the pool Il's lucky charm will ensure a home victory:icflove: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watson87 Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Spain is getting pawned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prudent Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 The mauling they got from Australia can be shattering, but India will have to pick up the pieces quickly as they cannot afford to lose any of their remaining three matches in the Hockey World Cup, starting with Spain here on Thursday. India coach Jose Manuel Brasa will have to devise an effective strategy against the Beijing Olympics silver medallists and expect his boys to implement it on the ground to remain in contention for a semi-final berth. The Pool B is now wide open with four teams, India, Spain, Pakistan and Australia, on three points after two games. Besides the Spanish challenge, India play group leaders England on Friday and the weakest side South Africa in their last Pool match on Sunday, and need to eye victories in each of the three outings. http://headlinesindia.mapsofindia.com/sports-news/hockey/india-should-not-allow-spain-to-corner-them-40605.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kabira Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 we have to show intensity and passion, spain can be beaten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desi Cartman Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 pakis beat Spain couple of days ago .. we should be able to beat them as well :hitler: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prudent Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Match Preview - India has to forget defeat, look ahead India was outplayed. It was clear as crystal. The margin confirms it. After that exotic start on Sunday against Pakistan, the home team experienced the stress and strain of matching the Aussie expertise suffused in speed, skill and system. The 2-5 reverse mirrored why the Aussies still are the team for the title in this Hero Honda hockey World Cup. This is even after the shocking defeat by England in the opener. Coach Jose Brasa is pragmatic. He acknowledged the team was outpaced by the perfection of the Aussies in orchestrating a high degree of controlled pace at will. The usual pattern to launch a blitz in the first 10 minutes invariably pays off for the Australians. It succeeded to a nicety on Tuesday. The defeat need not dishearten India. The few spells when the home team dominated convinced that the new tapestry is gaining a systematization if not to perfection. The deep defence, despite the good work by Gurbaj, was overwhelmed by sheer pace. Mahadik strove manfully but Sandeep Singh looked a babe in the woods. Halappa caught the eye in the midfield but more effective work came from Sardar Singh with support from Bharat Chikara. Minus the sparkling runs by Rajpal and a few sallies by Prabhjot, the frontline work was weak, inconsistent and unimaginative. True, it missed the proficiency of Shivendra Singh, going through a two match ban. But Deepak Thakur was innocuous in both the games. And that left the attack incomplete and fragile. With a win and defeat, India meets Spain on Thursday. Spain is also in the same boat with three points after winning the first against South Africa and going down to Pakistan on Tuesday. In both the matches, Spain's performance was uncharacteristic. That's surprising for a team with such high credentials in recent years. http://beta.thehindu.com/sport/hockey/article133214.ece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prudent Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 pakis beat Spain couple of days ago .. we should be able to beat them as well :hitler: Let's hope they won't regain their form in this match :winky: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prudent Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Australia beat SAF 12-0 :cantstop: http://headlinesindia.mapsofindia.com/sports-news/hockey/australia-hammer-south-africa-120-40768.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Outsider Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 England leading Pakistan 2-0 at half time. India probably need to win all 3 matches from hereon to qualify for the semis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaurav92 Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 That Aus/Saf matc hwas :hysterical: I think Aus are the strongest contenders for the winners place.PJ can we have bets for Hockey as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prudent Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Pak back in the game , it's 2-2 now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaurav92 Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 ^ :(( Eng will make the final incision and it will be 3-2 :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelig Posted March 4, 2010 Author Share Posted March 4, 2010 ^:whack: A draw will suit us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prudent Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Final score: England 5-2 Pakistan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desi Cartman Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Come on India :clap: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desi Cartman Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 :fail: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaurav92 Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 2-0 :(( We need a magic in the next half to save us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelig Posted March 4, 2010 Author Share Posted March 4, 2010 Playing perfect hosts:clap: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumblebee Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 spain playing defensive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumblebee Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 penalty corner india! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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