Savita Punia-led Indian staff, at present ranked third in Pool B will play Spain, the second-placed staff in Pool C within the Girls’s Hockey World Cup third crossover match held on the Estadi Olímpic de Terrassa stadium on Sunday.
What's a crossover match?
In accordance with the match format, the second and third groups within the pool stage may have an opportunity to play towards one another to qualify for the quarterfinals. The groups ranked first in every pool will straight characteristic within the knockouts.
How can India qualify for the QFs?
If India defeats Spain within the crossover match, it is going to play Australia within the quarters. India has a beneficial head-to-head benefit over Spain, having received seven out of their 17 encounters, whereas Spain received 5 and the others led to a draw. The final time the 2 groups performed, Spain edged India 4-3. Nonetheless, Spain’s dwelling benefit could be a hurdle for India’s progress.
