The Indian women's hockey team was eliminated from the FIH World Cup title race after losing 0-1 to co-hosts Spain in a hard-fought crossover match here on Monday.
After a fiercely-contested three quarters, the Indian defence let in a goal just three minutes from the final hooter when Marta Segu scored from a rebound to exit from the knock-out rounds.
As has been the case so far in the tournament, India fared poorly once again in converting penalty corners. They earned four in the game against Spain's three but all the chances went in vain.
India captain Savita, in front of the goal, showed why she has such high reputation as she pulled off saves time and again to keep the deadlock intact.
India will next play Canada for the ninth to 16th place classification match here on Tuesday.
In the quarterfinals, New Zealand will play Germany, another co-hosts Netherlands will be up against Belgium, Australia will take on Spain and England will square off against Argentina.