Photo: Our photo by Daniel Carson shows England's Alex Danson in action, being challenged by Spain's Rocio Gutierrez.England started their Women's World Cup campaign in Rosario today with an important win over Spain. But the match did not go all England's way. Spain opened their account with an early goal from Gloria Comerna after only four minutes of play, but a goal from Alex Danson and a penalty corner from Crista Cullen gave England a brief lead.
Carlota Petchame equalised for Spain just before half time, but the match was settled by a goal from Susie Gilbert in the dying seconds of the half. No goals in the second half meant that England emerged from the encounter as 3-2 winners.
Earlier, there had been a surprise win for Korea in the opening match of the tournament, when they overcame China 2-1. China is ranked 3rd, whilst Korea is ranked eight places lower at 11th.
The result of the remaining Pool B match between Argentina and South Africa will be posted on this blog in the morning (Monday).
England's next match is against China on Tuesday.
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