Madrid, June 16 (IANS) Registering their maiden win in the ongoing Spain tour, the Indian womens hockey team beat the hosts 3-2 in the third match at the Consejo Superior de Deportes hockey stadium here.<br> <br>India bounced back strongly from an early deficit to score twice in four minutes and lead 2-1 after Spain took an early lead through Maria Lopez in the 3rd minute on Friday.
However, Lola Riera equalised in the 58th minute through a penalty corner and it looked like the two teams will play out their second consecutive draw.
However, in the 59th minute India skipper Rani netted a wonderful field goal to give the visitors a 3-2 win.<br> <br>Both the sides will square off in the fourth match of their five-match rubber on Saturday.
–IANS<br>kk/tri/bg
Source: IANS
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