High-flying Spain completed their Round 1 matches with three victories in as many matches and finished on top of Group 1.

India, who had to play all their three group matches in a single day due to their late arrival, fought as hard as they could against the defending champions.

The sets: 26:5, 24:11

Spain: Verra, Contreras 6, Lambrich 16, Lopez 6, , Iniesta, Coppens 4, Robles 6, Arteaga, Rull, Moral.

India: K. Thakur 13, Majumdar, G. Sharma 8, Chaudhary, A. Thakur 1, Chavan, Kumari 5, Parvin, B. Sharma

Referees: Sydiney, Asis (Brazil) S: 2-2

Quotes

Mariam Gonzalez (Spain - Player)

"The tournament is difficult and every victory counts. We are happy with our performance today.

I think we played our best match so far. We are already looking at the next game ".

AnadMane (coach of India)

"It was a difficult match, but we gain experience by playing against such strong teams as Spain.

We are happy with our e