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Spain men's field hockey World Cup campaign

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The Spanish men’s field hockey team, the RedSticks, progressed through the second phase of the World Cup. They began the stage with a 2-1 victory over Germany, where Chefo Basterra scored both an equalizer via a penalty stroke and the winning goal. Following this, Spain secured a place in the semifinals for the first time in twenty years after a 1-1 draw against Belgium. Despite an early goal by Belgium’s Victor Foubert, Marc Miralles scored a late equalizer for Spain. The match included controversy regarding a Belgian goal that a video umpire did not annul. Spain then advanced to the World Cup final after a 4-3 semifinal victory against host nation Netherlands at the Wagener Hockey Stadium. After falling behind to a Koen Bijen goal in the 21st minute, Spain responded through José Basterray, who scored in the 40th and 50th minutes and converted a penalty stroke in the 54th minute. Pepe Cunill added a third goal via a penalty corner. A turning point occurred in the fourth quarter when Dutch player Duco Telgenkamp received a ten-minute yellow card following a confrontation with Spanish defender Xavi Espart, allowing Spain to capitalize on the numerical advantage. Despite late goals from the Netherlands’ Jip Janssen and Joep Mollo, Spain held the lead to secure their first final appearance in 28 years. Coached by Max Caldas, Spain will face either Germany or Argentina in the ~~final.~~ final, which will be held in Belgium.

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