March 4, 2010 6:42 PM

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Hockey WC: India must cross Spain hurdle today

Bruised and battered by Australia, India will have to regroup their forces when they take on Spain in a crucial Pool B encounter of the Hockey World Cup in the capital today. After drubbing Pakistan 4-1 in their tournament opener, the Indians were given a reality check by Australia, who completely outplayed the hosts in all departments of the game in their 5-2 win. Meanwhile, Netherlands beat New Zealand 3-1 in their second Pool A match on Wednesday evening. The Dutch, who had blanked Argentina 3-0 in their first match on Monday, slammed three goals after New Zealand had taken the lead in the opening minute of the match itself in front of a handful of spectators at the floodlit Major Dhyan Chand Stadium. Earlier, defending champions Germany beat Canada 6-0 in their second Pool A match. In the second match Korea defeated Argentina 2-1.

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