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Spain clinch last semis place at World Cup

Spain clinches the last semifinal place at the women's field hockey World Cup with a 1-1 draw with England.

Published on: Oct 5, 2006, 10:53:00 IST
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Spain clinched the last semifinal place at the women's field hockey World Cup on Wednesday with a 1-1 draw with England.

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The Netherlands and Germany drew 0-0, while China beat India 1-0 in the Pool A's other matches.

The United States beat South Korea 1-0 to secure third place in Pool B, while Japan beat South Africa 3-0.

Spain's Montserrat Cruz rounded goalkeeper Beth Storry before scoring from a wide angle to give the hosts the lead in the 11th minute.

England had multiple chances in the second half before Mel Clewlow scored the equalizer off a penalty corner in the 65th.

With England pressing for the win in order to advance, Spanish goalkeeper Maria Jesus Rosa made several saves in a tense final minutes as Spain ensured second place in the group and what will be its highest finish at the championships, besting a fifth place finish from 1990.

Olympic champion Germany failed to convert two penalty corners right on full-time --Netherlands midfielder Maartje Goderie blocking a shot by Fanny Rinne from just inside the area.

The Netherlands was already assured of the top seeding in Pool A and will face the loser of the Pool B match between Australia and defending champion Argentina later.

Germany, which finished seventh at the last World Cup, will meet the U.

 
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