Olympics-Hockey-Britain defeats Spain after penalty shootout to reach semis

Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Hockey - Women - Quarterfinal - Germany v Argentina - Oi Hockey Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - August 2, 2021. Julieta Jankunas of Argentina reacts at the end of their match. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo

TOKYO (Reuters) -Britain beat Spain in a penalty shootout to secure the last semi-final spot in the women's Olympic hockey tournament on Monday, joining India, Argentina and the Netherlands in the last four.

After a tense 2-2 draw in regular time, Britain won the game by scoring two shootout goals, while Spain missed four times thanks to a superb performance by Britain's veteran goalie Madeleine Hinch.