England: Spain Invitational Tournament Daily Round-up: England Women earn win; Men play out draw on Day 1

England Women beat Spain 1-0

England Women’s team started their campaign with a narrow 1-0 win over the hosts. It was Tessa Howard, who scored the winner in the 59th minute in what was a closely fought contest on the opening day of the tournament. They will take on India in their second match of the tournament on Wednesday.

England Men play out 1-1 draw against Netherlands

England Men put up a resilient show as they held the Netherlands to a thrilling 1-1 draw in their opening fixture of the Invitational Tournament. After a goalless first two quarters, the Dutch broke the deadlock in the 43rd minute through Jip Janssen’s penalty corner strike. However, the England Men fought back as Sam Ward scored the late equaliser from a penalty corner to help his team earn a crucial point.

They will square off against the hosts Spain in their second match of the tournament on Wednesday.

Women’s Team 

25 July – 10:00 AM (UK time) – England vs Spain  

26 July – 10:00 AM (UK time) – England vs India 

28 July – 10:00 AM (UK time) – England vs Spain 

29 July – 10:00 AM (UK time) – England vs India 

Men’s Team 

25 July – 12:00 PM (UK time) – England vs Netherlands 

26 July – 07:00 PM (UK time) – England vs Spain 

28 July – 12:00 PM (UK time) – England vs India 

The Final and 3rd/4th Place match will be played on 30th July.  

by England Hockeyl

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