The Spanish under-21 women's field hockey national team was defeated 2-1 by the Netherlands in the final of the EuroHockey U21 championship held in Valencia on Saturday. Spain initially took the lead with a goal scored by Ana Marqués, but the Dutch side successfully mounted a comeback to secure the victory.
The match, which concluded with the runner-up finish for Spain, was notably interrupted by a lengthy stoppage of play. The tournament final served as a major regional competition for the under-21 age category, highlighting international youth field hockey competition in Europe.
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