India and Spain are scheduled to play two matches at the Kalinga Stadium in the Odisha capital on February 26 and 27.
This will be the first time the Spanish women’s team will be playing in India.
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Ahead of the matches, Spain head coach Adrian Lock said that his team is gunning to make an impact in their first Pro League outing.
Spain skipper exudes confidence
Spain lost their opening match of the FIH Pro League against the Netherlands but managed to push their second game against the Dutch to a shoot-out.
The Spanish team’s captain Maria Lopez said earning a point against the Netherlands has given her team confidence ahead of the matches against India.
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However, the team isn’t taking the hosts lightly. The visitors have done their homework and know India’s strengths and weaknesses.
Lopez also expressed confidence in the team’s preparedness for the upcoming challenge. She is hopeful of her team giving a strong competition to India.
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