India, Dec. 8 -- Spain edged out two-time champions Argentina 2-1 in a hard-fought match to enter their maiden FIH Junior World Cup final on Sunday. Dominating the game early on, Spain secured the first penalty corner of the match in the seventh minute, and Mario Mena scored from a rebound to take the lead.

A minute later, Argentina too got their first penalty corner, but they could not capitalise on the opportunity. Spain continued their attacking game and earned a short corner in the 17th minute, which was brilliantly saved by Argentina goalkeeper Joaquin S Ruiz.

Argentina finally drew level through a perfectly executed penalty conversion by Juan Fernandez in the 21st minute. The Argentines had another chance in the first half in the ...