Canadian women lose to Spain in return to field hockey World Cup after 28 years away

Canada's women's field hockey team ended a 28-year absence from the World Cup with a 4-1 loss to co-host Spain in Friday's tournament opener in Terrassa, Spain. 

Karli Johansen, a veteran defender from North Vancouver, B.C., who has won more than 150 caps, scored for Canada on a 57th-minute penalty corner.

Belen Iglesias (fifth minute), Xantal Gine (21st), Maria Lopez (26th) and Begona Garcia (29th) scored for Spain, which is ranked seventh in the world compared to No. 15 for Canada.

Canada's best showing was a silver medal in 1983, with a bronze in 1986.

The Canadian women missed out on the last six World Cups since finishing 10th in 1994.

Karli Johansen scores Canada's first goal at the World Cup since 1994.