Field goals by Albert Sala and captain Pol Amat gave Spain a 2-0 lead at halftime before Quemada converted two penalty corners and David Alegre capitalized on a penalty corner rebound to give Spain its second win in three matches.

Sandeep Singh and Gurwinder Chandi reduced the margin for host India.

Earlier, Favorites Australia thumped South Africa 12-0 for a record victory margin in the tournament.

Luke Doerner netted four times for Australia, ranked second in the world, as they enjoyed their second win in three games in Pool B.

Champions Trophy holders Australia, who suffered a surprise defeat to England in their opening game, raced to a 5-0 lead at halftime. Jamie Dwyer struck three goals and Glenn Turner two as the former champions handed South Africa their third defeat in as many games.

European champions England beat Pakistan 5-2 for their third straight victory to move closer to a semi-final spot and Olympic silver medalists Spain beat India by an identical margin at the Dhyan Chand National Hockey Stadium.

Captain Barry Middleton scored twice as England moved up a gear in an exciting clash to hand Pakistan their second defeat in three matches.

Jonty Clarke and Ashley Jackson put England 2-0 up at halftime before Pakistan rallied strongly to equalize through Shakeel Abbasi and Rehan Butt.

Clarke scored a second goal and Middleton struck twice to help England regain control after experienced defender Richard Mantell suffered an ankle injury that ruled him out for rest of the match.