Olympic silver-medallists Spain overcame a sluggish start to defeat a fighting South Africa 4-2 in the opening match of the men's field hockey World Cup.

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Spanish hockey player Pau Quemada(#25,L) celebrates scoring against South Africa during their hockey World Cup 2010 match at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium in New Delhi on February 28, 2010. Spain won the matct by 4-2 . (AFP Photo)

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Spanish hockey player Rodrigo Garza (#18, L) celebrates after scoring a goal during their hockey World Cup 2010 match at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium in New Delhi. (AFP Photo)

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Spanish hockey player David Alegre (#23, C ) vies for the ball with South African Austin Smith (#5, L) during their hockey World Cup 2010 match at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium in New Delhi. (AFP Photo)

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South African hockey player Rhett Halkett (L) in action against Spanish hockey player Roc Oliva (R) during their hockey World Cup 2010 match at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium in New Delhi. (AFP Photo)

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South African hockey player Julian Hykes (#19, R) raises his stick to celebrate scoring a goal against Spain during their hockey World Cup 2010 match at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium in New Delhi. (AFP Photo)

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South African hockey players celebrate a goal against Spain during their hockey World Cup 2010 match at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium in New Delhi. (AFP Photo)

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Spanish hockey players Roc Oliva and Albert Sala stops South African hockey player Austin Smith during their hockey World Cup 2010 match at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium in New Delhi. (AFP Photo)

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Hockey WC: Spain beat SA

Olympic silver-medallists Spain overcame a sluggish start to defeat a fighting South Africa 4-2 in the opening match of the men's field hockey World Cup.