Updated On: 27 July, 2021 11:14 AM IST | Tokyo | ANI
In the first quarter, India took the lead as Simranjeet Singh scored the goal and the early nerves for the Manpreet Singh-led side eased a bit. Soon after Rupinder Pal Singh scored as well, giving India a 2-0 lead by the end of the first quarter

India`s Rupinder Pal Singh (2-L) celebrates with teammates after scoring against Spain during their men`s pool A match of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games field hockey competition, at the Oi Hockey Stadium in Tokyo. Pic/AFP
The India men`s hockey team defeated Spain 3-0 in their third Group A game in the ongoing Tokyo Olympics here at the Oi Hockey Stadium South Pitch on Tuesday.
This result comes two days after the team was subjected to a 1-7 thrashing at the hands of Australia on Sunday.