Strong Start for Women’s Hockey Team in Preparatory Matches
The Spanish women’s hockey team secured a confident 3-1 victory in the first of their two friendly matches against England, played at the Verge del Carme-Beteró Sports Center in Valencia.
Match Overview
The ‘Redsticks’ maintained a strong lead throughout the game, never trailing behind on the scoreboard. Laia Vidosa put Spain ahead in the tenth minute with a penalty corner goal, but England managed to equalize in the second quarter. However, Florence Amundson secured a 2-1 lead for Spain shortly after the break, and Xanthal Giné sealed the win with a penalty corner goal.
Preparations Continue
This match served as a crucial preparatory game for the Spanish team, led by Carlos Garcia Cuenca, as they gear up for the prestigious FIH Pro League in February. The tournament will take place in Australia and India, featuring top-level international competition.
Upcoming Match
The Spanish team will face England once again this Friday, on the same stage in Valencia, in what will be their final preparation match before the tournament.