India defeated Spain 1-0 in the match which was scheduled to be the second test between the teams. However, the match was declared unofficial as a lot of players from the Spanish side were injured and could not appear in the match. India scored the goal from a penalty corner. The match was played with two halves of 20 minutes. Santi Freixa, who was injured in the first match by Indian goalkeeper Sreejesh, may miss the European championship to be held from 22nd.
Indian coach Jose Brasa said he was happy with the team's performance till now considering the European teams are preparing for the European Championship in Amsterdam starting from 22 august while India is in a rebuilding phase with the whole style of playing being changed. India has won 1 and lost 2 matches to Britain, won 2 and lost 1 to Belgium and won this match, which is now unofficial, and lost the previous one 8-2 to Spain.
India play the next match on 12th august at 2100 hrs(IST) at the same ground of Terrassa.
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