Chennai, Dec. 10 -- Defending champions retained the title with hard fought win overSpain in penalties, even as India baggeda historic bronze with a come back win againstArgentina here tonight.
Penalties turned out to to be a heart brreak for Spain as the favourtie Germany won 3-2in the shootout after the scores were level 1-1.at full time.
Earlier, the hosts recorded a sensational 4-2 comeback win against Argentina, pumpingin four goals in a short span of 11 minutes to secure the third place in the play off matchfetching the first World Cup medal for its new coach and former Indian custodianPR Sreejeash.
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