India vs Spain hockey highlights: India beat Spain 2-1 to clinch bronze at Paris Olympics 2024

India claim their 13th medal and fourth bronze in men's hockey at Summer Olympics Games.

It's India's fourth medal at the Paris Olympics 2024. 

Another late penalty corner for Spain and one last chance to equalise. 

PR Sreejesh saves and it's the end of the 4th quarter. 

India win by 2-1 and claim bronze at the Paris Olympics 2024. 

Spain earn a late penalty corner with two minutes to go for a final whistle.

Sreejesh pulls off a stunning save to keep India ahead. 

Spain keep the pressure on with regular chances in the closing stages but Indian defence stand strong.

India lead 2-1.

Spain dominate the early stages of the fourth quarter with a couple of big chances to equalise. India's defence look a bit troubled.

India lead 2-1.

It's whistle for the end of the third quarter and India lead 2-1 after two goals from Harmanpreet Singh. India stay ahead with regular chances but Spain stay calm with their strong defence. 

Harmanpreet Singh misses another chance on a penalty corner as India keep the pressure on with regular chances.

India lead 2-1 in the third quarter. 

Harmanpreet Singh misses a golden chance to record a stunning hat-trick after India earn another penalty corner. 

Amit Rohidas pulls off a brave save to deny Spain to equalise on a penalty corner.

Another penalty corner opportunity and Harmanpreet Singh scores again to give India 2-1 lead.

The last 30 minutes of hockey left for India and PR Sreejesh. Can India secure a bronze medal?

It is 1-1 at half-time and India's hopes of winning a bronze medal are still alive. Play to resume in 10-15 minutes now.

Harmanpreet Singh has scored an equaliser in the last minute of second quarter and India have finally converted a penalty corner.

India got the penalty corner but it has been wasted. 

Spain continues to attack having scored a goal. India will have to be careful and look for more chances to attack. They cannot afford anymore mistakes now and the equaliser has to come quickly.

Manpreet Singh concedes a penalty after an unnecessary tackle.

Marc Miralles gives Spain a lead with a penalty goal past PR Sreejesh. 

Spain lead 1-0. 

2nd quarter starts and India are back on top with a possession

Both teams fail to find goals as India dominate the opening quarter with possession and a couple of close chances. 

Score: 0-0 after 15 minutes

10th minute: PR Sreejesh pulls off his first save to deny Gerald Clapes a shot around the circle. 

8th minute: In a major blow for India, forward Gurjant Singh has been subbed off after getting hit on the head. 

6th minute: Sukhjeet Singh shoots wide in a golden opportunity for India to open their goal account. 

Spain earn an early free kick in the attacking third after Harmanpreet Singh bumps into Jordi Bonastre. India's defence looking strong and calm in the early stages.

The game is on and Spain gains an early possession in the first quarter.

Players from both teams are out in the middle to get ready for the national anthems.

Match to start soon...

Spain famously knocked out the reigning champions Belgium in the quarter-final round and defeated the world champions Germany in the group-stage match. If they beat India today, Spain will become the first team to defeat the World champions, Olympic champions and Asian champions in the same Olympic campaign. 

In the last 10 encounters, India have won five times while Spain have won two meetings. 

India defeated Spain in their latest match in the FIH Pro League in June this year and recorded a 3-0 win in the group-stage game at the 2020 Tokyo Games. 

Spain's starting lineup: Alejandro Alonso, Jordi Bonastre, Xavier Gispert, Pepe Cunill, Jose Maria Basterra, Gerard Clapes, Marc Reyne, Marc Miralles, Luis Calzado, Joaquin Menini, Ignacio Rodriguez.

India's starting lineup: PR Sreejesh, Sanjay, Sumit, Amit Rohidas, Harmanpreet Singh, Manpreet Singh, Hardik, Shamsher, Sukhjeet, Abhishek, Mandeep.

Substitutes: Jarmanpreet, Gurjant, Lalit Upadhyay, Rajkumar Pal, VIvek.

The star defender and vice-captain Amit Rohidas is set to return to the starting lineup after missing the last match due to a suspension. Rohidas' return will boost India's defence and their medal chances significantly. 

India's squad against Spain

Goalkeepers: PR Sreejesh

Defenders: Jarmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas (vc), Harmanpreet Singh (c), Sumit, Sanjay

Midfielders: Rajkumar Pal, Shamsher Singh, Manpreet Singh, Hardik Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad

Forwards: Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh, Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, Mandeep Singh, Gurjant Singh

The 36-year-old PR Sreejesh is set to retire after India's today match and will target a memorable end to his glorious career.

Sreejesh has played 328 international matches since his debut in 2006. 

Hello everyone and welcome to India TV's live coverage of the India vs Spain hockey clash at the Paris Olympics 2024. 

After some disappointing results in the last two days, the Indian contingent looks for its fourth medal at the 33rd Summer Games when the men's hockey team takes on Spain in the bronze medal today. 

So, stay tuned to receive live scores and regular match updates here.