Chennai, Dec 10 (UNI) Defending champions retained the title with hard fought win over Spain in penalties, even as India baggeda historic bronze with a come back win against Argentina here tonight.

Penalties turned out to to be a heart brreak for Spain as the favourtie Germany won 3-2 in the shootout after the scores were level 1-1.at full time.

Earlier, the hosts recorded a sensational 4-2 comeback win against Argentina, pumping in four goals in a short span of 11 minutes to secure the third place in the play off match fetching the first World Cup medal for its new coach and former Indian custodian PR Sreejeash.

Despite trailing 2-0 heading into the final quarter, India managed to turn the tables dramatically by scoring four times in the last 11 minutes to secure the his

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